College

North Idaho College Settles Employment Lawsuit for $20,000, Resolves Allegations of Workplace Toxicity

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College has reached a resolution in the lawsuit brought by its former Chief Communications Officer, Laura Rumpler, who had accused the institution, along with its trustees, of creating a hostile work environment leading to her resignation. The college announced on Friday that it has agreed to a settlement that includes a payment of $14,000 to Rumpler and an additional $6,000 that will cover legal fees. Rumpler originally sued the college early in 2024, seeking damages of at least $216,000, claiming violations of her employment contract and Idaho employment laws. … Read more

Decades-Old College Roommate Murder Case Reopened in Grand Forks Trial

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Grand Forks, ND — The opening statements in the trial of Nichole Rice, accused of the near two-decade-old murder of her college roommate, were delivered Tuesday in a courtroom shifted to Grand Forks due to heavy pretrial media exposure. Rice faces allegations over the death of 18-year-old Anita Knutson, originally from Minot, an incident that stunned the local community several years ago. With nearly 150 jurors screened, most were unfamiliar with the details of the case that dates back to their college days. Prosecutors argue that a deep-seated animosity between Rice and Knutson led to … Read more

Kentucky Proposes Groundbreaking Bill to Allow Direct Payment to College Athletes

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Frankfort, Ky. – In a move set to revolutionize the collegiate sports landscape, Kentucky is considering a bill that would allow colleges and universities to pay student athletes directly for using their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). This legislative initiative aims to expand the state’s existing NIL laws, adapting to the evolving dynamics of college sports economics. Introduced by Republican state Rep. Adam Bowling, the bill seeks to modernize Kentucky’s approach to the financial realities faced by college athletes. If passed, the legislation would empower schools to compensate athletes directly, making Kentucky one of the … Read more

New Online Tracker Unveiled to Navigate the Complex World of College Sports Litigation

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Sam C. Ehrlich, an assistant professor in the Department of Management, has recently unveiled an innovative online resource named the College Sports Litigation Tracker. This free database focuses on keeping track of ongoing legal battles that have the potential to reshape the landscape of collegiate sports in significant ways. The tracker is a comprehensive resource that details 38 active lawsuits, addressing major issues such as revenue sharing among athletes, their employment status, and reforms related to Title IX. Ehrlich’s database not only summarizes intricate legal scenarios in plain language but also provides frequent updates and … Read more