If that appeal hadn't happened, none of the frenzy we're seeing would have ensued. Adam Lack could have gotten on with his life. If the Court rules in Lack's favor, Brown could be forced to change its disciplinary practices. The Ad-Hoc Committee on Sexual Misconduct is reexamining many of the issues this case raises, but some might argue that an inside committee won't bring real change. Professor Cheit, however, is pessimistic about positive reforms coming from a lawsuit.
Lawsuits make people adversarial.
They can be good for individual issues of harm, but his complaint is with the whole system. Inc. You may not reproduce this material in any form without the permission of The Brown Daily Herald. Contact The Herald if you have any comments or suggestions.