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Trend Continues as Federal Appellate Court Concludes University Title IX Sexual Misconduct Investigation Did Not Provide Sufficient Due Process
Johnson previously provided insights about a federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that addressed the obligations of public universities and colleges during Title IX sexual misconduct investigations.[1] The Sixth Circuit recently revisited that topic in its decision in John Doe v. David H. Baum, a case arising from the University of Michigan.[2] This… Read More »
Recent Federal Appellate Decision Highlights Risks Posed to Public Universities and Colleges from Constitutional Violations in Title IX Sexual Misconduct Investigations
The federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on February 9, 2018 that highlights the many challenges currently facing public universities and colleges’ efforts to comply with Title IX.[1] In John Doe v. Miami University, the Court held that a male student’s lawsuit against Miami University in Ohio and an individual administrator… Read More »
Johnson Raises a Fork to Fight Hunger and Sponsors “Fork Fight 2017”
On May 16, 2017, several members of Johnson along with friends and clients, attended Fork Fight 2017, a celebration of the culinary gifts of Tampa Bay on behalf of Feeding Tampa Bay. In addition to enjoying wonderful food and wine pairings served up by chefs from Tampa’s finest restaurants, the sponsors and participants enjoyed… Read More »
Nicole Newlon Receives The Rotary Foundation’s Paul Harris Fellow Award
The presentation of Paul Harris Fellow recognition is The Rotary Foundation’s way of expressing its appreciation for a substantial contribution to its humanitarian and educational programs. It is named for Rotary’s founder, Paul Harris, a Chicago lawyer who started Rotary International with three business associates in 1905. Rotarians often designate a Paul Harris Fellow… Read More »
Eleventh Circuit Holds that a Fair Labor Standards Act “Opt-In” Collective Action Claim Does Not Bar Further State-Law “Opt-Out” Class Action Claims
On September 28, 2016, the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in Calderone v. Scott, a case that had implications for Florida plaintiffs with wage claims against their employers.[1] In Calderone, former employees of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office brought suit against the Sheriff under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Florida… Read More »
Sean Johnson selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017© in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, and Litigation – Securities
Johnson is pleased to announce that Firm partner Sean Johnson has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017© in the practices areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, and Litigation – Securities. This is the second year in a row that Sean has been selected… Read More »