Death of Stone Foltz Results in Severe Criminal Consequences

Tim Burke, Fraternal Law Partners, tburke@manleyburke.com            Stone Foltz died on March 7, 2021 of alcohol poisoning.  He had a blood alcohol content reported to be four times over the legal limit.         ...
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Public University Attempts to Ban All Fraternities and Sororities

Micah Kamrass, Fraternal Law Partners, MKamrass@manleyburke.com            On May 13, 2021 Bloomsburg University’s President sent a two-sentence email to the student body. The email stated: "Effective immediately, Bloomsburg University is terminating its fraternity and sorority life (FSL) program and severing ties...
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Judge Blows the Whistle On The Implicit Bias Against Greek Organizations by University Administration

Kaylon Marion[1], Manley Burke LPA, kaylon.marion@manleyburke.com At early ages, we are taught the importance of being mindful of the company that we keep. It is commonly understood that your friends are an extension or representation of you. The question now...
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Mandatory Arbitration Provision in Fraternity/ Sorority Membership Agreements

Kemal Catalan[1], Manley Burke LPA, Kemal.catalan@manleyburke.com             Mandatory arbitration clauses are relatively standard in many industries, and the practice has been adopted by quite a few Greek letter organizations. Arbitration is different from mediation because the neutral arbitrator has the authority...
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