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DOJ Launches New Pilot Program To Allow Whistleblowers Who Report Financial Crimes, Corruption To Avoid Prosecution – White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

10 May 2024 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division launched a new pilot program to enable whistleblowers to avoid prosecution when they voluntarily report…

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Securing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Legal Services

Ed. note: This article first appeared in an ILTA publication. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here.  The emergence and rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within legal services is creating extraordinary opportunities for legal professionals. Many law firms and legal entities eagerly embrace AI/ML technologies to assist with…

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Applicants Navigating Uncertainty During FAFSA Delays as Colleges Turn Back to SAT/ACT Scores After Affirmative Action Ban

A quickly evolving college admissions landscape is casting uncertainty on the looming application cycle. Current high school seniors witnessed the end of race-conscious admissions last year after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the law allowing institutions to consider race as one of many factors in making admissions decisions. Dr. Anthony Abraham JackNow students of…

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FAMU Pauses Process for $237.75M Gift

Florida A&M University has paused moving forward with the $237.75 million donation in support of student success initiatives and athletics. Dr. Larry RobinsonPresident Dr. Larry Robinson announced the decision at an emergency meeting Thursday of FAMU’s fundraising foundation. Board members expressed grave reservations about the donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever…

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The Strategic Secrecy Of Law Firm Origination

Are you fully equipped to harness the drivers of growth within your law firm and elevate your career to its peak? In the dynamic world of legal services, mastering origination — the strategic art of securing new client business — is crucial for lawyers aiming for the upper echelons of their firms. Let’s unveil the…

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Xavier Cancels UN Ambassador Commencement Address

Ambassador Linda Thomas-GreenfieldXavier University of Louisiana, an historically Black college in New Orleans, has cancelled the United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s May 11 commencement address amid student antiwar protests. “Everyone’s goal is to have a commencement ceremony that appropriately honors the graduates and their achievements,” said Xavier President Dr. C.  Reynold Verret.  “The vast majority…

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Case Studies: Bringing Learning to Life and Making Knowledge Stick

Published: 5/10/2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes Learning by doing is a highly effective and proven strategy for knowledge retention. But sometimes, learning about others who have “done”—using case studies, for example—can be an excellent addition to or replacement for hands-on learning. Case studies―a vital tool in the problem-based learning toolkit—can turbocharge lessons in any subject,…

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