Speaker Mike Johnson’s visit to Columbia University on Wednesday was a transparent, but nonetheless deeply disturbing, political gesture. It marks a serious escalation in the post-October 7, right-wing attack on universities. Johnson, who is third in line to the presidency, put aside the serious, constitutional responsibilities of his office to score points with MAGA critics…
Today, FIRE sent a letter to Jay Hartzell, president of the University of Texas at Austin, in response to the disturbing display of force and free speech violations that occurred on UT Austin’s campus yesterday afternoon. A group called the Palestinian Solidarity Committee of Austin planned to stage a “Popular University for Gaza” walk-out just before…
26 April 2024 Jackson Lewis To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Good news for those applying for or with pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals. DHS is temporarily reinstituting its 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for eligible individuals. Although DHS has…
The FTC, much like the DOJ, IRS and ESPN, is one of those abbreviated institutions that influences not only what we can do with our money, but how much of it we take back home. This week, the Federal Trade Commission announced a rule banning non-compete clauses, predicting that the decision would create businesses, raise…
The flag flew at half-staff April 24, honoring the memory of Hampton University’s 10th President Dr. Roy Davage Hudson. Dr. Roy Davage HudsonHudson served from 1970 to 1976 at Hampton, then known as Hampton Institute, and played a significant role in shaping the institution’s history and fostering its growth. “During his tenure, President Hudson exhibited…
26 April 2024 Jackson Lewis To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 4, 2024, Kentucky’s Governor signed House Bill 15, which establishes a consumer data privacy law for the state. The state joins New Hampshire and New Jersey in passing comprehensive…
Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word….
Are you interested in what generative Ai can do but haven’t had a chance to spend the time experimenting, or even sitting through an hour-long webinar? Here are two resources that won’t take more than ten minutes of your time. First up – a summary comparison of five gen AI platforms and their legal research…
Over the past few weeks, higher education has seen students vehemently express opposition to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Palestine, transforming campuses to protest zones. Protests have been met with police force, including widespread arrests. “Protests can be very effective at getting an issue into national media,” said Dr. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of…
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