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Hazing

February 21, 2018

What University Students Need to Know About Hazing

Did you know that more than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing? It occurs in high among both boys and girls that participate in sports…

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Hazing

February 21, 2018

Reflections in the Glass Ceiling: Lessons from a Minority Fraternity Hazing Death

In 2013, Michael Deng, a freshman at Baruch College, died after being assaulted by his Asian American fraternity brothers as part of a hazing ritual for new pledges. Members of the fraternity were convicted criminally and…

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College student offense tips

February 20, 2018

Spring Semester Cold Weather Caution

As January rolls in, many students return to their college campuses. For many universities, these campuses are in parts of the country with 4 seasons. This means that when the spring semester begins, so does…

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College Student Defense

February 13, 2018

What To Do If Your College Student Gets In Trouble

It’s difficult to know when and how to help your young adult that are making his or her first venture into the “real” world. When do you need to intervene in their lives? In the case…

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Drugs and Alcohol

February 6, 2018

How to distinguish between 4 different drug charges

As a student on a college campus, there is a high likelihood that you or a close friend will be exposed to drugs or drug-related activities in some way, shape or form, even if unintentionally. Although…

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Sexual Harassment

January 2, 2018

The “Me Too” Congress Act and Its Impact on Students

Last week, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), who recently introduced legislation to protect Obama-era Title IX guidelines, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who has played a key role in anti-sexual violence legislation both in the military and…

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College Student Defense

December 19, 2017

Why In Loco Parentis Matters in College Student Defense Cases?

Effectively defending college students against charges of conduct and academic code violations requires an understanding of the multiple interests at play in a college student defense case. The most common mistake made by parents, students, and,…

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Title IX

November 15, 2017

Campus Sexual Assaults – 3 Views on the Past, Present & Future

On November 3, 2017, I had the honor of moderating a panel discussion on campus sexual assaults at the 2017 National Asian Pacific American Bar Association held in Washington, D.C. Panelists Frank Wu (former…

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College Student Defense

November 6, 2017

How to Find an Effective College Student Defense Attorney

Is Your College Student in Trouble? How do you find an effective lawyer to help your college student in trouble? You can certainly start by googling: “EFFECTIVE COLLEGE STUDENT DEFENSE ATTORNEY” but to understand what to…

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College Student Defense

October 30, 2017

Boo! What’s Really Scary About Halloween in College?

Halloween season at college brings fun “treats” like costumes and parties. But college Halloweens also carries a “trick” most college students and parents need to know about: increased potential for being charged with student conduct violations…

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