Educational

Court Decision Strikes Down Trump Era Funding Cuts to Harvard, Upholding Educational Support

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BOSTON — A federal judge has determined that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it rescinded a key funding program for Harvard University. The decision addresses a dispute over approximately $400 million that had been earmarked for Harvard, impacting various educational initiatives and research programs. The lawsuit, which was supported by numerous higher education institutions, centered on claims that the administration’s abrupt cancellation of the funds violated established legal procedures. The judge ruled that the cancellation was not only ineffective but also unjustifiable, as it failed to follow the necessary administrative protocols. In his ruling, … Read more

Parents Take Legal Action Against County Over Educational Concerns in Odessa

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Parents in Odessa, Texas, have initiated a lawsuit against local officials in response to allegations of misconduct and negligence regarding their children’s safety in the public school system. The lawsuit highlights growing concerns among families about the adequacy of safety protocols in schools and seeks accountability from the county and district officials. The complaint details instances where parents feel the educational environment has failed to protect their children from harm. With students facing increased risks, the plaintiffs claim that the county did not implement necessary measures in schools to ensure a safe learning atmosphere. Parents … Read more

Manhattan Court Strikes Balance: Google Faces Trademark Challenges Amid Educational Publishers’ Lawsuit

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A federal court in Manhattan has dismissed various claims against Google filed by prominent educational publishers, while allowing significant aspects of the litigation to advance. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon determined that Cengage Learning, McGraw Hill, Macmillan Learning, and Elsevier did not present enough evidence for their allegations of vicarious copyright infringement and violations of New York state law against the tech giant. In her ruling, Judge Rochon indicated that Google was not absolved of responsibility regarding the publishers’ trademark infringement claims. The lawsuit, initiated last year, asserts that Google displayed pirated versions of textbooks … Read more

Lawsuit Challenges Mass Revocation of International Student Visas in U.S. Amid Growing Legal and Educational Concerns

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Atlanta, GA — A recent lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Northern Georgia in Atlanta is challenging the Trump administration’s decision to revoke visas of international students, alleging sudden and unjust cancellations. The legal action, initiated by Atlanta-based immigration law firm Kuck Baxter, aims to halt these revocations and restore visas already terminated, highlighting broader implications on immigration policies under the current administration. Over 500 international students, faculty, and researchers nationwide have reportedly had their visas revoked over the past few weeks, without substantial explanation, effectively jeopardizing their academic and professional futures in … Read more