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DOJ Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs for Federal Fund Recipients

On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a nine-page memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (“DOJ DEI Memo”).[1] Although characterized as “non-binding,” the DOJ DEI Memo provides supplemental guidance[2] on the Department of Justice’s current interpretation of federal antidiscrimination laws as applied to […]

  Aug 11, 2025  |  By    |   On Client Alerts

Register for HMBR May 22, 2025 Webinar: Insights on Higher Education in 2025

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd.’s Education Practice Group announces the 5th webinar in our new complimentary monthly series, “Insights on Higher Education in 2025,” on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 12:00–1:00 CST.  REWRITING THE RULES: UNDERSTANDING THE HOUSE RECONCILIATION PROPOSAL’S SWEEPING CHANGES TO HIGHER EDUCATION On April 29, 2025, […]

  May 19, 2025  |  By    |   On Firm News

Keeping Your Doctors Close – Part II: Retaining Physicians

Part 1 of this series of articles by John Marren (1948-2025) and Thomas Babbo of Hogan Marren Babbo and Rose, Ltd. (“HMBR”) on the critical challenge to health systems in retaining physicians addressed where physicians are going; Part 2 focuses on why they are going. To effectively build a program […]

  Mar 11, 2025  |  By    |   On Health Care

Federal Court Vacates 2024 Title IX Regulations: What’s Next for Educational Institutions?

With less than two weeks left in President Biden’s term, a federal court has vacated the Biden administration’s overhaul of the regulations implementing Title IX (“Final Rule”). On January 9, 2025, Chief Judge Danny Reeves of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky entered an order declaring […]

  Jan 10, 2025  |  By    |   On Client Alerts

Sheila M. Sokolowski rejoins HMBR

HMBR is very pleased to announce that Sheila Sokolowski has rejoined the Firm as a Partner.  Ms Sokolowski’s practice is concentrated on Privacy/HIPAA and Health Care.    

  Jan 2, 2025  |  By    |   On Firm News

Benjamin D. Bresnick Elected Shareholder

Benjamin D. Bresnick was elected a shareholder of the Firm as of January 1, 2025. Mr. Bresnick joined HMBR in June 2023 and his practice concentrates on Health Care and Privacy issues.

  Jan 2, 2025  |  By    |   On Firm News

Megan Chan – A New Addition to HMBR

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd. is pleased to announce that Megan Chan has joined us as a Partner of our Firm, as of November 1, 2024.  Megan brings extensive experience and expertise in higher education law and policy, as well as government and regulatory compliance. We welcome Megan as […]

  Nov 20, 2024  |  By    |   On Firm News

HMBR Welcomes Emily Bothfeld to Expanding Education Practice

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose, Ltd. would like to announce the addition of Emily Bothfeld as a Partner of the Firm as of September 23, 2024.  Emily brings a wide range experience and knowledge of Title IX and civil rights compliance.  Ms. Bothfeld counsels educational entities in other areas as […]

  Sep 24, 2024  |  By    |   On Firm News

Thomas (Tommy) Screen joins HMBR

Hogan Marren Babbo & Rose Ltd., is pleased to announce Thomas (Tommy) Screen has joined us as a Partner of the firm.  Mr. Screen specializes in higher education law and brings extensive experience, having served as general counsel at two institutions of higher education. With nearly twenty years dedicated to […]

  Aug 1, 2024  |  By    |   On Education

Webinar on New Title IX Regulations: Exploring Key Provisions

Debbie Osgood and Linh Nguyen, two HMBR attorneys with expertise in Title IX, will be presenting a Webinar hosted by United Educators on June 6, 2024 at 1:00 PM (EDT) on the new 2024 Title IX regulations.  Debbie and Linh, along with Hillary Pettegrew, Senior Risk Management Counsel for United Educators, will explore […]

  May 30, 2024  |  By    |   On Compliance - Title IX