Years after Oklahoma historian James Gregory raised academic misconduct concerns about Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s research, Mastriano sued him for defamation and federal claims ranging from RICO to antitrust violations. FIRE is seeking to have Mastriano’s lawsuit thrown out because it threatens academic freedom and James’ First Amendment right to criticize public officials. Mastriano’s…
Canada, Australia and then Canada again! Canada last week announced a further capping on the number of international students that can enter the country to study in its various world-class institutions. It’s a move that is expected to hurt international students aspiring to study in the North American country – mainly Indians, who currently account…
On Aug. 9, FIRE published an analysis of the U.S. Department of Justice’s information-sharing efforts around what the agency calls “foreign malign influence threats to U.S. elections.” The information provided at the time didn’t shed as much light as we would have liked on the specifics regarding the DOJ’s interaction with social media companies, but what…
You may have heard that you must must MUST write your fundraising at a certain “reading ease” level. And that reading ease is measured by formulae you absolutely must follow. Well, maybe … Reading ease scores can be helpful guides for inclusive writing and plain language. Here are the two most common scoring systems: Flesch-Kincaid…
Home Daily News Wells Fargo’s ‘willful blindness’ enabled… Banking Law Wells Fargo’s ‘willful blindness’ enabled former lawyer’s fraud, victims’ suit alleges By Debra Cassens Weiss March 7, 2024, 8:54 am CST A former San Antonio lawyer was able to steal millions of dollars from his clients because of Wells Fargo’s “avarice and greed” and “intentional…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Union Institute & University said this week that it will close June 30, following months of financial and legal troubles. The private nonprofit told the Higher Learning Commission earlier this month that it would surrender…
In the legal sector, where precision and efficiency are paramount, the assessment of operational tools and the implementation of effective solutions are not just beneficial, they’re critical for a firm’s success. Embracing a comprehensive platform like Clio can revolutionize the way your firm operates, especially when you choose the optimal time for migration—summer. Here’s a…
Home Daily News As judgment preservation insurance gains… Insurance Law As judgment preservation insurance gains steam, appellate decision leaves insurers ‘on the hook’ for millions By Debra Cassens Weiss May 8, 2024, 2:07 pm CDT A federal appeals court’s April 30 reversal of a $1.6 billion judgment for a software maker “has sent ripples through…
While it is hard to process that the Supreme Court just dismissed the primary sentiment behind the Magna Carta with Trump v. US, there is one thing that may do the job of snapping you back to reality — those student loans of yours! King President Biden’s efforts to forgive student loans in back in…
Today, email has become the primary means of communication for businesses and individuals alike. The convenience of email, however, brings the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands or being misused. This is where confidential email disclaimers come in to play a crucial role in the security of both client and firm data….