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Corporate Counsel

Whistleblower Gets Nearly $34M in Duke University Fake Research Case

A former Duke University lab employee will receive nearly $34 million after the school Monday settled his False Claims Act lawsuit for $112.5 million alleging that another lab technician faked research data to obtain funding from federal agencies.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Contract Terms Provide New Ammunition to Opponents of $40M Choir College Sale

Opponents of the sale claim the recently released deal shows it's really a "land grab."
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Law.com

With Kavanaugh, a Second SCOTUS Justice Is on Scalia Law School Faculty

News of Justice Brett Kavanaugh's appointment as a distinguished visiting professor has caused a bigger stir than a similar announcement last year of fellow Justice Neil Gorsuch's new summer teaching gig at the law school.
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New Jersey Law Journal

On Language, Lawyers and Judges Don't Have All the Answers

Attorneys and jurists should not exercise any monopoly power on the authoritative approaches to interpreting the language of the law.
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Corporate Counsel

Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Recommends Public Censure of Former Penn State General Counsel

The Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recommended earlier this month that the former general counsel of Pennsylvania State University report for public censure for ethics violations related to her representation of school officials following the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Disciplinary Board Recommends Public Censure of Ex-Penn State GC Baldwin

The Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recommended earlier this month that the former general counsel of Pennsylvania State University report for public censure for ethics violations related to her representation of school officials following the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Rutgers' Mutcherson Highlights Group of New Law Deans That Is More Diverse Than Ever

The number of women and minorities stepping into law dean roles is on track to outpace the number of white men taking on those top administrative positions.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Seton Hall, Rutgers Hold Steady (Mostly) in Latest U.S. News Law School Rankings

Seton Hall School of Law held its place, and Rutgers Law School slipped down a bit, though while maintaining the same overall score.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Heavy-Hitting Litigators Team to Sue Harvard Over Slave's Photographs

Connecticut resident Tamara Lanier has filed a suit against Harvard University demanding the return two photos of her great-great-great-grandfather, who was an American slave. The university argues it is the rightful owner.
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Law.com

Incoming Batch of Law Deans Is More Diverse Than Ever

The number of women and minorities stepping into law dean roles this summer is on track to outpace the number of white men taking on those top administrative positions.
4 minute read

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