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Universities have spent years promoting a simple, convenient narrative: if a student is accused of misconduct, they must be guilty, and the institution is merely “upholding integrity.” That narrative is not only misleading but fundamentally backw…
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When people are accused of wrongdoing, their instinct is almost always the same: Defend yourself immediately. Explain what happened. Correct every misunderstanding. Refute every allegation. Convince everyone that they have it wrong. At first glance,…
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Most people assume that investigations turn on facts. They do not. In many cases, investigations turn on credibility. Investigators, hearing panels, HR representatives, Title IX officials, licensing boards, and university administrators often spend a…
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Most people believe that investigations, lawsuits, disciplinary proceedings, and workplace disputes are won or lost based on major events. They focus on the accusation, the hearing, the evidence, or the final decision. In reality, many cases are dama…
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Most people believe their biggest mistake during an investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or workplace dispute is saying the wrong thing. In reality, the bigger mistake is often saying one thing too many. Over the years, I have represented students…
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Many people assume that success in a dispute depends on winning the argument. They believe that if they can prove they are right, expose the flaws in the other side’s position, or prevail on every contested issue, the outcome will take care of…
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One of the most persistent myths about decision-making is that intelligence protects people from making serious mistakes. We often assume that highly educated professionals, successful executives, physicians, professors, lawyers, and other accomplish…
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One of the most common mistakes people make when facing a dispute, investigation, or disciplinary proceeding is assuming that everyone sees the situation the same way they do. From their perspective, the facts are clear, the outcome should be obvious…
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One of the most costly mistakes people make is assuming that honesty and credibility are the same thing. They are closely related, but they are not identical. In professional settings, investigations, disciplinary proceedings, employment disputes, an…
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Most people assume that investigations, disciplinary proceedings, hearings, and employment disputes are decided by facts. Facts certainly matter. Documents matter. Witnesses matter. Policies matter. But before a decision-maker evaluates any of those…
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