Veronica E. PotterInjunction blocks Department of Education from enforcing new Title IX Regulations in Missouri
Kate L. NashOn July 24, 2024, Judge Rodney Sippel of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri entered a preliminary injunction in State of Arkansas et al. v. U.S. Dept. of Education et al., blocking the Department of Education from enforcing the recently released Title IX regulations within the states of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. This brings the total number of states where the Department of Education is enjoined from enforcing the new
read moreNew Injunction on Title IX Regulations Has Wide Ranging Application and Complicates Enforcement by Department of Education
On July 2, 2024, Judge John Broomes of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas entered a preliminary injunction in State of Kansas, et al. v. U.S. Dept. of Education et al., blocking the Department of Education from enforcing the recently released Title IX regulations within the states of Kansas, Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming. This injunction is broader than previous injunctions as it also enjoins enforcement against schools attended by members of plaintiff organizations Young America’s Foundation
read moreVeronica Potter and Ian Cooper Win MHRA Jury Trial for University
Ian P. CooperVeronica Potter and Ian Cooper won a five-day jury trial for Washington University on March 1, 2024, in St. Louis County Circuit Court. The plaintiff was a former employee of the University who claimed he was terminated because of his race and his prior complaints, and that he was subjected to a hostile work environment. The claims were submitted to the jury under the MHRA’s prior “contributing factor” standard of liability. After five days of evidence, the jury returned a
read moreIan Cooper And Jenna Lakamp Win Novel Age Discrimination Case For Southern Illinois University
Ian Cooper and Jenna Lakamp have won a case brought under the Age Discrimination Act, a federal statute prohibiting age discrimination against students by universities and other recipients of federal funds. The case was brought by a former student in Southern Illinois University’s Nurse Anesthetist graduate program in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
read moreNew Form I-9, August 30 Deadline to Inspect Documents, and Alternative Remote Examination Procedure
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Melanie Gurley KeeneyThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has promulgated a new version of the Form I-9, which is now available for use (please also see new Form I-9 Instructions). The new I-9 has reduced Sections 1 and 2 to a single sheet, and has relocated the Reverification and Rehire section to a separate “Supplement B” page, among other changes.
read moreDepartment of Education Announces Proposed Rule on Transgender Student Participation in Athletics
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Mandi D. MoutrayIan Cooper Wins Breach of Contract Case for Truman State University
On March 7, 2023, Judge Matthew Wilson of the Circuit Court of Adair County, Missouri entered Judgment in favor Truman State University in an action filed by a former faculty member at the University. The Plaintiff, Luke Amoroso, claimed that the University breached its contractual obligations to him by failing to provide him a hearing prior to non-renewing his appointment. Plaintiff asserted breach of contract and breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing claims in the Adair
read moreMollie Mohan, Veronica Potter, and Ian Cooper Win MHRA Jury Trial for Lincoln University
Mollie G. MohanOn March 1, 2023, Judge Jon Beetem of the Circuit Court of Cole County entered Judgment for Lincoln University following a five-day jury trial between January 22 and 30, 2023. Judge Beetem directed a verdict for Defendant, Lincoln University, on all of Plaintiff’s claims under the Missouri Human Rights Act. The Plaintiff, Jim Marcantonio, was employed by the University as its Director of Human Resources for 18 years. Plaintiff claimed in his lawsuit that he was subjected to a hostile
read moreTueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 13th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms rankings. Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt P.C. has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 6 practice areas.
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