The law firm of Joseph D. Lento is highly regarded nationwide. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Bucks County Bar Association, the Burlington County BarAssociation, the Camden County, Delaware County, and the Philadelphia District Court Bar Association, as well as the Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court. He also participates in the Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court, which specializes in marijuana laws. His professional activities include membership in various legal organizations and associations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Benefits of hiring a title ix lawyer
Students accused of a Title IX violation may be suspended or expelled from school. This may mean losing all academic credit earned during the current semester, and could affect their eligibility for employment, financial aid, athletic scholarships, and merit scholarship funding. And without the proper legal assistance, the victim may face permanent consequences. With the right legal counsel, the school is legally required to investigate the allegations and determine if they have acted improperly.
With an impressive list of clients, Giordano Law Offices' success with Title IX lawsuits has helped thousands of students and staff members get the compensation they deserve. Currently, they are representing a woman who accused Florida State University football star Jameis Winston of sexual assault and is suing the university on behalf of the victim.
Did you know that Title IX protects women in schools? Before this law passed, school facilities were not required to protect female students from sexual harassment. However, in recent years, the government has taken action to limit sexual harassment and to ensure that schools follow the law. The new regulations took effect on August 14, 2020, and will dramatically limit the protections that Title IX provides for student survivors. Despite the recent changes, the Act still stands as an important tool in the fight against sexual violence in schools. The Hands Off IX website offers resources and tools for students and parents to protect themselves from the new Title IX regulations.
While there are no clear-cut examples of Title IX violations in higher education, some cases have been brought to court. Women have been awarded damages after being sexually harassed. In addition to sports, Title IX protects women in pregnancy as well. In the case of pregnancy discrimination, the law applies to pregnant women who are in their prime childbearing years. In addition to protecting women, Title IX protects pregnant females from sexual harassment, as well as women who are pregnant.
A skilled attorney with knowledge of the process can help you determine if your Title IX violation has been legitimate. Title IX compliance is a top priority for schools nationwide, and we have the experience and reputation to provide the best defense. If you've been wrongfully accused of a Title IX violation, contact Giordano Law Offices today.
Specifically, Title IX provides that "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Title IX requires schools to adopt and publish grievance procedures for students to file complaints of sex discrimination, including complaints of sexual harassment or sexual violence. Schools can use general disciplinary procedures to address complaints of sex discrimination.
Unwanted sexual behavior, advances, or requests for favors. Unwelcomed verbal, visual, or physical sexual conduct. Offensive, severe, and/or frequent remarks about a person's sex. Harassment of a sexual nature which interferes with an individual's right to an education and participation in a program or activity.
Title IX is the most commonly used name for the federal civil rights law in the United States of America that was passed as part (Title IX) of the Education Amendments of 1972. It prohibits sex-based discrimination in any school or any other education program that receives funding from the federal government.
Title IX responsibilities can result in false allegations that nevertheless result in serious consequences before a person is proven guilty, including school suspension and potential expulsion from degree programs. School administrators sometimes have failed to protect the rights of the accused.
Title IX also bars discrimination based on disability. In fact, the scope of this law applies to everything from discrimination to sexual harassment, sexual assault, bullying, cyberbullying, retaliation, stalking and violence.