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New Jersey Law Journal

Seasoned NJ Attorney and Law Professor Appointed to Steer State University Back to Financial Stability

"New Jersey is proud of the many options our state offers individuals seeking an affordable, high-quality postsecondary education and must work to ensure these institutions can continue to provide the first-rate education students deserve," said Gov. Phil Murphy. "The appointment of Henry Amoroso, a highly respected turnaround specialist, will help us safeguard our promise to New Jersey students and protect the public interest by promoting financial stability and accountability at New Jersey City University."
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New Jersey Law Journal

Rutgers Successfully Fends Off Student's Hostile Educational Environment Claim

"Nonetheless, assuming arguendo that plaintiff satisfied the first Lehmann prong, the motion record is devoid of any evidence that O'Meara engaged in severe or pervasive harassing conduct," stated the per curiam opinion. "Plaintiff's allegations against O'Meara are vague and contradictory."
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Law.com

Federal Judge Dismisses Kappa Kappa Gamma's Suit Seeking to Block Trans Woman From Sorority Membership

"Freeburg Law is proud to represent members of the LGBTQIA+ community who have been wrongfully harmed," said Rachel Berkness of Freeburg Law in Jackson, Wyoming, who represented the defendant, Artemis Langford. "In this case, the legal system was used as a weapon to bully Ms. Langford simply for being transgender. The plaintiffs did not bring any causes of action against her and admitted that they sought no relief from her. Yet they used our courts to repeat false, drunken rumors about Ms. Langford and then immediately started newsjacking to drive traffic to their crowdfunding page. We are proud that the court put an end to this farce."
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New Jersey Law Journal

Lawsuits Are Mounting Over Bullying—And the Limelight Is a Weapon

"Once they're held accountable for failing to do something right, they are much more likely to institute reforms and put new procedures in place to ensure this doesn't happen again," said Emily Suski of the University of South Carolina School of Law.
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New Jersey Law Journal

NJAG's Guidance on Student Discipline May Open 'Floodgate of Litigation'

"I think it is too early to come to a conclusion, but the new guidelines themselves could act as a sort of new industry standard and it might increase new claims of disparate treatment or discrimination under New Jersey LAD or under existing federal law," stated Jeffrey M. Scott, a partner with Archer & Greiner.
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The Recorder

California Sues School District in State Court Over Policy That Aims to 'Out' Transgender Students

This case was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
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Corporate Counsel

Education Group Ousts GC Amid Board Infighting Over Tip That New Executive Director Lied on Resume

The nonprofit's board hired Devin Del Palacio this summer, even though an independent probe found he'd falsely claimed to have a college degree. GC Nick Buzan is out after recommending the probe and a full vetting of Del Palacio.
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The Recorder

Chapman University Fowler Law Receives $15M Donation

Chapman University Board of Trustee Chair Parker S. Kennedy made a $15 million gift to the university's Dale E. Fowler School of Law, one of the largest gifts in the school's history.
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Law.com

Former GMU Law Professor Files $108M Lawsuit Against Women Accusing Him of Sexual Misconduct

Former George Mason University law professor Joshua D. Wright's complaint refers to the defendants as "scorned, former lovers" who "have embarked on a vendetta to destroy his reputation, portray themselves as #metoo victims, and make a fortune in the process."
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The Recorder

Stanford Law School Dean Jenny Martinez Named Provost of Stanford U

Jenny S. Martinez, who is Stanford Law School's 14th dean, will become Stanford's 14th provost Oct. 1.
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