Challenging Grant Terminations: What Universities Need to Know
Webinar | 08.20.25, 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
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Join us for an in-depth exploration of the recent surge in grant terminations by federal agencies and the implications for universities. Our expert panel will provide actionable insights on navigating the complexities of grant termination notices, deciding whether to appeal, and if appeal is unsuccessful, whether to challenge the termination in federal court. We'll discuss the statutory and constitutional grounds for challenging grant terminations, potential relief, strategies for responding to agency termination notices, and the responses we’ve seen from agencies in response to termination appeals to date.
Key Takeaways:
- Navigating notices: understand reasons agencies are citing for terminating grants, and potential avenues for appeal
- DEI and "gender ideology" challenges: best practices for universities facing grant terminations on these and related grounds
- Deciding to sue: evaluate case merits, choose the right court, and potential relief
- Litigation process: overview of motions practice, possible timelines.
- Grant termination litigation to-date: how courts have responded
Continuing Legal Education — This program is pending CLE credit in CA, CO, IL, NY, and TX. Credit hours are estimated and subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. We will apply to have this program accredited in other jurisdictions upon request. CLE credit is only available for attendance at the live webinar. CLE credit is not available for viewing this program on-demand.
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