NYU

NYU Professors Seek Inclusion as Defendants in Lawsuit, Citing Threat to Academic Freedom and First Amendment Rights

by

New York, NY – Three professors at New York University are seeking to be added as defendants in a recently filed lawsuit that accuses the university of mishandling incidents of antisemitism on campus. The professors believe that the definition of antisemitism being used in the lawsuit could impede academic freedom and violate the First Amendment. By intervening in the case, they hope to address these concerns. The lawsuit, originally brought forward by three Jewish students, did not initially include the professors as defendants, but two of them were later named. One of the professors, Andrew … Read more

NYU Firmly Defends Response to Antisemitism Lawsuit, Seeks Its Dismissal

by

New York University (NYU) is seeking the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging antisemitism, claiming that it responded effectively to the incident. According to NYU, it acted swiftly and decisively to address the concerns. The university’s response comes as it faces legal action from 94 Jewish students, who filed the suit in 2019. The students claimed that NYU turned a blind eye to a hostile environment on campus and failed to protect them. In their motion to dismiss, NYU argues that they investigated the allegations thoroughly and took appropriate disciplinary action against the individuals involved. The … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects NYU Langone’s Trademark Claim Over Purple Color Usage

by

New York, NY – A federal judge has dismissed New York University’s (NYU) claims against rival Northwell Health, stating that the allegations were “vague and overbroad.” NYU Langone Medical Center accused Northwell Health of infringing on its signature purple color in advertising materials. However, U.S. Manhattan District Judge Valerie Caproni ruled that NYU’s trademark suit lacked a concise argument for trademark infringement. The judge highlighted that NYU’s own ads feature various color schemes, including teal and orange with touches of purple. Both NYU Langone Medical Center and Northwell Health are competing for patients in Long … Read more

NYU Retirement Plan Lawsuit Heads to Jury Trial as Professors Demand Justice

by

NEW YORK CITY, NY – A group of professors from New York University (NYU) is fighting for their retirement plan lawsuit to be tried by a jury, a demand that the university opposes. The professors initially accused NYU of mismanaging their retirement plans in a 2016 lawsuit, claiming that the university’s actions resulted in a loss of $358 million for the group. While a judge dismissed the case in 2018, an appeal partially reversed the dismissal, but affirmed that the professors had previously waived their right to a jury trial. The lawsuit alleges that NYU … Read more