Entertainment, Media & Sports PracticeAs esports have grown in popularity and commercial relevance, particularly as a professional pursuit, their place among colleges and universities has also escalated. The question of whether collegiate esports teams fall under the same legal umbrella as other college athletic programs and are subject to Title IX – the federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex at federally funded educational institution – is just now beginning to reach the courts for consideration.
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The First Line in the Sand: Florida Federal District Court’s Ruling on Title IX’s Applicability to College eSports Posted on: February 27, 2023 In: Sports Law
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Fifty Years of Progress: The Legal History of Title IX Posted on: September 09, 2022 In: Sports LawThis year, we celebrate 50 years of Title IX, the landmark legislation implemented to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded educational settings. Over the course of a half-century, Title IX has been monumental in creating access and opportunities for women and members of the LGBTQ community in education and sports and establishing a means of legal accountability. While the road to equality has not been perfect, nor is it complete, Title IX has made major contributions to many lives.
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Department of Education’s New Proposed Regulations Coincide with 50th Anniversary of Title IX Posted on: July 07, 2022 In: Sports LawThe U.S. Department of Education released its long-awaited proposed amendments to the regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Title IX. The Department has stated that the intent of the proposed amendments is to “restore crucial protections for students who are victims of sexual harassment, assault, and sex-based discrimination” that were weakened by previous regulatory changes.
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