Engel & Martin partner Joshua A. Engel will ll be presenting on Title IX issues on July 25 & 26, 2017 at the 2nd Annual Title IX ExecuSummit. The event focuses on emerging issues and trends in Title IX litigation. Engel will focus on due process issues involving students accused of sexual assault. Engel’s presentation is: “Title …
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New Title IX Suit. Student Sues Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY.
Engel & Martin, LLC has brought a new Title IX lawsuit against Bellarmine University. This is another case arising amidst a growing national controversy stemming from the Federal Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights’ (“OCR”) threats to withhold federal education funds to compel colleges and universities to address “sexual violence” on their campuses. …
Engel Explains: The Trump-Comey “Tapes” and the Anti-Shredding Law
Donald Trump has suggested that he has tapes of conversations in the White House, perhaps even the oval office. James Comey better hope that there are no “tapes” of our conversations before he starts leaking to the press! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2017 The White House has not officially confirmed or denied …
New Miami Criticized for Filing Another(!) Appeal in Speed Camera Case
The village of New Miami continues to fight to avoid having to repay motorists fined under its unconstitutional speed camera scheme. And motorists who expect refunds are getting fed up. The News Journal reports that the Village has filed an appeal after a judge ruled that $3 million should be returned to drivers caught by …
Joshua Engel Defends Constitution in Speed Camera Case
“The judge’s decision seems to very explicitly suggest that everything that people paid under the ordinance needs to be paid back,” Josh Engel, one of the plaintiffs’ attorneys, said. “We are very pleased that all of the motorists are going to get their money back. I think it underlines a basic principle that the government …
Former Police Sergeant Not Guilty of Felony Sex Offenses
After a two-week jury trial, a Clermont County jury has found a former Miami Township police officer accused of groping and assaulting a woman during a ride-along last year not guilty of three felony sex offenses and a separate charge of assault. The 18-year veteran police officer was found guilty of misdemeanor offenses. The jury …
Closing Arguments in Trial of Clermont County Officer
From Channel 12: In court, the prosecutor showed pictures, including where the victim said [the officer]spanked her under the guise of wrestling. The defense claimed the young woman was not credible and built a case by trying to show she lied a number of times. Some photos from closing arguments:
Supreme Court DUI/OVI/Drunk Driving Decision
The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued an opinion in a OVI/DUI/Drunk Driving case that will affect drivers in Ohio. Birchfield v. North Dakota, 579 U.S. ____ (2016). Opinion by: Mary Martin In an analysis of three separate cases, the Supreme Court has ruled that breath tests in drunk driving cases are searches …