Steven M. Richard | August 4, 2017 | Student Sexual Misconduct
The Eighth Circuit’s ruling does not address whether a non-student may sue under Title IX, but instead finds that the plaintiff’s allegations fail to state a plausible claim to survive dismissal. A plaintiff identified as “K.T.” filed a lawsuit against Culver-Stockton...
Pauline Toboulidis | May 22, 2017 | Election Administration
ALI Membership voted to approve the Election Administration Tentative Draft No. 2 at this year’s Annual Meeting on May 22.* Approval of the Draft marks the completion of this Principles project. This Draft includes Part II, Principles for the Resolution of...
Pauline Toboulidis | March 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The American College of Trial Lawyers has released its White Paper on Campus Sexual Assault Investigation. The white paper was prepared by The Task Force on the Response of Universities and Colleges to Allegations of Sexual Violence. The task force includes ALI member...
Barry Friedman, Brandon Garrett, Christopher Slobogin, Rachel A. Harmon and Tracey L. Meares | March 23, 2017 | Policing
The Policing project is on ALI’s Annual Meeting agenda this year for the first time, specifically, Use of Force. These principles were prioritized because there is an immediate need for guidance on this issue, and many states and police departments are considering...
Grace Pastoor | February 7, 2017 | Policing
The Bemidji Police Department intends to spend the next three years building a stronger relationship with the community, training its officers and working to reduce crime in the city. Chief of Police Mike Mastin released the department’s newest strategic plan,...