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From Down Under to NYU: Miranda Stewart’s Passionate Pursuit of Tax Justice Unveiled

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New York, New York — Miranda Stewart, an accomplished tax lawyer, recently shared that pursuing a career in tax law was never her childhood dream. While reflecting on her journey, she stated that few individuals aim to become tax specialists, despite the passion that some, including herself, might develop in the field. Currently serving as the director of NYU Law’s International Tax Program, Stewart is in her three-year term as a visiting professor. She has made substantial contributions to the field, having authored or edited 12 books focused on various aspects of tax law, including … Read more

Eye Doctor Secures $4 Million Verdict Against NYU Langone for Disability Discrimination After COVID-19 Battle

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A Manhattan jury has awarded $4 million to Dr. Habeeb Ahmad, an eye doctor from Long Island, who accused NYU Langone Health System of discrimination following his disability due to COVID-19. The jury’s decision outlines significant financial compensation, including $2 million for emotional distress, $1.775 million in back and front pay, and $250,000 in punitive damages against both NYU Langone and NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. Ahmad’s direct supervisor, Dr. Doug Lazzaro, and labor relations manager Scott Mellynchuk were also named in the lawsuit. NYU Langone expressed disappointment with the verdict, with spokesperson Steve Ritea … Read more

NYU Resolves Lawsuit with Jewish Students, Adopts New Anti-Discrimination Measures Amid Campus Tensions

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NEW YORK — New York University recently reached a settlement with three Jewish students who accused the educational institution of failing to properly enforce its anti-discrimination policies amidst reports of antisemitic incidents on campus. This settlement, which agreed on July 8 for an undisclosed sum, concludes a lawsuit initiated in November 2023 by students Bella Ingber, Sabrina Maslavi, and Saul Tawil. The legal action spotlighted the university’s handling of discriminatory and harassing behavior directed at Jewish students, centering on antisemitic slurs and provocative chants that surfaced following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hamas … Read more

NYU Reaches Landmark Settlement in Antisemitism Lawsuit, Enhances Discrimination Policies and Training

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New York — New York University has agreed to a comprehensive settlement in a discrimination lawsuit filed by three Jewish students, marking an aggressive stance against antisemitism on campus. The students had accused the institution of not doing enough to curb hateful sentiments, particularly in light of recent geopolitical conflicts. Filed last month in Manhattan federal court, the lawsuit argued that NYU’s handling of campus antisemitism worsened with the escalation of the Israel-Hamas conflict. According to the plaintiffs, this included tolerating hateful rhetoric at rallies and failing to enforce existing policies against discrimination. Bella Ingber, … Read more