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Federal Court Narrows but Does Not End Debate Over Transgender Athletes and Title IX in College Sports
Whether and how transgender women may participate in women’s collegiate sports remains one of the most closely watched issues in the country. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia’s September 2025 decision in Gaines v. National Collegiate Athletic Association—a case brought by former University of Kentucky swimmer
Title IX Investigations and Interviewing Children – Workplace Wake-Up with Jen Shaw
In this episode, Jen and fellow Shaw Law Group attorney and Title IX expert Katherine Guilford discuss Title IX investigations and the best practices for interviewing students in K-12 schools.
Numerous Appeals Challenge House Settlement
In the wake of the landmark June 6, 2025, House v. NCAA settlement, several groups have initiated appeals challenging the Settlement’s terms, asserting Title IX, antitrust, and other related issues.
Title IX and Antitrust Challenges
Three groups of female student-athletes appealed the district court-approved Settlement on grounds that the Settlement violates
Institutions’ Title IX Compliance Under the Microscope: DOJ, ED Form Special Investigations Team to Enforce Gender Ideology EOs
TakeawayThe DOJ and ED are allocating resources to increase enforcement of Title IX concerning participation of transgender athletes, the use of intimate spaces, and “gender ideology” generally. Article
Trump Administration Says Title IX Does Not Apply to NIL Pay, Rescinds Recent Guidance
On February 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration rescinded recent guidance that name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments to college athletes implicate the gender equal opportunity requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Staying Title IX Compliant: OCR Finally Provides Schools with Guidance on Student-Athlete NIL
TakeawaysNew OCR guidance advises that name, image, and likeness agreements between schools and student-athletes will be considered financial aid and must be substantially proportionate to the participation of each sex in the school’s athletic programs. Publicity and support services will be part of the equivalent benefits, opportunities, and treatment analysis. Agreements between student-athletes and third parties will be assessed on a case-by-case basis at this time.Related link
Department of Education Warns NCAA Schools That NIL Deals May Implicate Title IX Obligations
The U.S. Department of Education warned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools that payments to athletes for the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL) implicate the gender equal opportunity requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments, even if from outside sources.
What Should Educational Institutions Do Next for Title IX Now That Biden’s Final Rule Was Blocked by a Federal Judge?
Title IX’s Final Rule issued in April 2024 was struck down nationwide. Covered educational institutions should consult with counsel to determine their compliance options moving forward.
On January 9, 2025, the Biden administration’s Title IX Final Rule was struck down by the U.S. District Court
U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule Addressing Sex-Based Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Vacated
On January 9, 2025, in State of Tennessee v. Cardona, Civil Action No. 2:24-cv-072-DCR, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky vacated the Title IX Final Rule that was issued by the U.S. Department of Education on April 29, 2024, and became effective August 1, 2024. The
Eleventh Circuit Holds That Title IX Does Not Provide Private Right of Action for Sex-Based Employment Discrimination
On December 3, 2024, in Terrell v. Alabama State University, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that Title IX does not provide an implied private right of action for sex discrimination in employment, deepening a split among the circuit courts.
Employees in the 11th Circuit Do Not Have a Private Right of Action Under Title IX for Employment Discrimination
11th Circuit holds Title IX does not provide plaintiffs with a private right of action for employment-based sex discrimination. Appellate court explained that Title VII governs such claims and clarified scope of protected activity under Title IX.
U.S. Department of Education Attempts to Clarify Scope of Injunctions Barring Enforcement of 2024 Title IX Regulations
The last eight weeks have seen at least six courts issue injunctions barring enforcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule (the “2024 Rule”). Most injunction orders lack clarity about which higher educational institutions are covered by the injunctions. This has resulted in a confusing enforcement
Different School of Thought, Part IV: Partial Stays of Injunctions Against Enforcement of New Title IX Regs Requested From Supreme Court
On July 22, 2024, Solicitor General of the United States Elizabeth B. Prelogar submitted applications to the Supreme Court of the United States for a partial stay of two preliminary injunctions issued, respectively, by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana on June 13, 2024 (affirmed by
Different School of Thought, Part V: U.S. Department of Education Attempts to Clarify Scope of Injunctions Barring Enforcement of 2024 Title IX Regulations
The last eight weeks have seen at least six courts issue injunctions barring enforcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule (the “2024 Rule”). Most injunction orders lack clarity about which higher educational institutions are covered by the injunctions. This has resulted in a confusing enforcement