Receiving notice that your college or university has opened an investigation can be overwhelming. Whether the allegations involve academic misconduct, the use of artificial intelligence, plagiarism, harassment, professionalism concerns, falsification…
Every lawsuit presents its own facts, legal issues, and personalities. But beneath every case, judges are asking many of the same questions. Contrary to popular belief, judges are not looking for the lawyer who speaks the loudest, the witness who app…
Few experiences are more frightening for a student than receiving an email accusing them of academic misconduct. Whether the allegation involves plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, cheating on an examination, improper use of artificial intelligen…
Few words are used more often—and misunderstood more frequently—than due process. Students accused of academic misconduct, harassment, discrimination, professionalism violations, or other forms of misconduct often believe that if a university fai…
Most people assume that lawsuits are won by dramatic courtroom speeches or a single “smoking gun.” In reality, many cases turn on something much smaller. A forgotten email. An inconsistent statement. A missing document. A single sentence…
Every important decision has consequences. Whether you are choosing a career, signing a contract, ending a relationship, investing money, or responding to an accusation, the quality of your decision will often determine the quality of your outcome. U…
Not every argument deserves to be believed. Every day, we encounter claims from coworkers, politicians, advertisers, friends, social media, and even professionals. Some are well-reasoned and supported by evidence. Others sound convincing at first—b…
Every day, people try to persuade others. A lawyer argues before a judge. A manager presents a proposal to a board. A student appeals a disciplinary decision. A parent negotiates with a child. A salesperson tries to close a deal. Most people assume p…
Whether you are interviewing a job applicant, evaluating a business partner, resolving a family dispute, or defending yourself in a legal matter, one question inevitably arises: Is this person telling me the whole truth? Most people look for obvious…
The handcuffs come off, but the questions don’t. What happens next? Will you go to jail? When do you see a judge? Can the charges be dropped? If you’ve never been arrested before, the criminal process can feel like a maze with no map. The…
