Government

Federal Judge Orders Restoration of $500 Million in UCLA Funding Amid Government Controversy

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A federal judge in San Francisco has mandated the restoration of $500 million in federal grant funding that was previously frozen by the Trump administration for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, pointing to probable violations of the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs procedures for federal funding decisions. The funding freeze initially took place in July when the Trump administration rescinded $584 million in federal research grants. The withdrawal was linked to allegations concerning campus antisemitism, the use of racial criteria in admissions, … Read more

New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Government Enlists Leading Planning Attorney to Spearhead Reform Initiatives

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In London, England, a prominent legal expert has been appointed to assist the government in its efforts to reform planning regulations. The decision comes amid ongoing discussions about how to modernize the country’s planning system to better meet the needs of communities and industry. The government has been increasingly aware of the complexities surrounding current planning protocols, which many believe hinder progress in development and infrastructure projects. By bringing in an advisor with significant expertise in planning law, officials hope to navigate these challenges more effectively and create a more streamlined process. The appointed lawyer, … Read more