Category Archives: Hazing
Andrew’s Law: Expanding Responsibility & Encouraging Intervention in Hazing Cases
By: Michael J. Pike & Robert C. Johnson While Florida’s first anti-hazing law, the Chad Meredith Act, primarily established criminal penalties for hazing, it also set the foundation for holding organizations and individuals accountable for dangerous or harmful initiation practices. Lawmakers later recognized that more reforms were needed, leading to the passage of Andrew’s… Read More »
The Legal Consequences of Hazing in Fraternities and Sororities
By: Robert C. Johnson, Partner Regardless of where you go to college, Greek life often plays a significant role in shaping campus culture. Unfortunately, hazing has long been associated with some of these organizations. Hazing is generally defined as the imposition of strenuous and often humiliating tasks as part of an initiation or training… Read More »