UNC System President Peter HansDiversity programs at several universities in North Carolina will be subject to critique of their institutional neutrality this fall. That is according to the May 23 vote by the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System to repeal and replace its existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy,…
(Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) And the hits just keep on coming! Fresh off of going 0 for 2 with the First Department, Donald Trump took another drubbing from Justice Juan Merchan, who is presiding over his false business records case in New York. The order denying Trump’s bid for sanctions against the District…
Listen to the article 1 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Northland College has cut nine faculty positions in its quest to downsize, a spokesperson confirmed Thursday. “This difficult, but essential, step is part of the school’s plan to significantly focus its curriculum and structure for the Fall…
For law firms in today’s legal landscape, delivering sound legal representation and a client-centered focus are essential, but good legal work alone isn’t enough. A law firm is also a business, which means that effective law firm management is integral to your firm’s overall success. But, if a thriving business is a goal for your…
Charlie BakerThe NCAA joined five conferences in a nearly $2.8 billion settlement proposed to cover damages to former and current student-athletes who claimed now-defunct NCAA rules prevented them from earning endorsement money. The move could create an avenue for college athletes to seek compensation more like professionals, whereby college and university athletics programs would compete…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 24, 2024 at 10:23 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read: Coming up: On Thursday, May 30, the court expects to issue one or more opinions from the…
There really seems to be a breakaway moment that’s happening. There are industry leaders who are separating themselves in a positive way from their peers. —Michael McKenney, senior client adviser in Citi’s Global Wealth at Work Law Firm Group, tells Bloomberg Law about the move at top Biglaw firms to pay big bucks to their…
Dive Brief: St. Catherine University, in Minnesota, has cut 11 staff roles as it grapples with annual budget deficits. The institution confirmed for Higher Ed Dive that it eliminated six staff positions with the closure of its early childhood center and another five in various other units. While it didn’t specify numbers, St. Catherine said…
The government’s highly anticipated response followed the Migration Advisory Committee’s report which found no “significant abuse” of the Graduate Route, recommending the government retain the visa in its current form. Broadly following advice from the MAC, the Home Office revealed new proposals to “crackdown” on student visas and “rogue recruitment agents”, mandating universities sign…
In criminal law, pre-trial motions can make or break the case for either the prosecution or the defense. This is why criminal defense attorneys must be well-versed in how to prepare, argue, and oppose them. Here we provide an overview of some of the top considerations for pre-trial motions in criminal practice. Discover how to…