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Penn State Intensifies Lobbying Efforts Amid Opaque Disclosure Laws: Who’s Really Pulling the Strings?

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State College, Pennsylvania — As Penn State University intensifies its lobbying efforts, questions are arising about the transparency of its activities and the potential implications for state legislation. The lack of comprehensive disclosure laws makes it challenging to ascertain the specific interests and entities that the university is aiming to influence. In recent years, many institutions, including Penn State, have ramped up their lobbying efforts, particularly as funding and policy decisions become increasingly vital. The university’s ascent in these lobbying initiatives has coincided with growing concerns over disclosure practices, raising alarm among watchdog organizations and … Read more

Former Penn State Star Isaiah Humphries Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Ahead of Civil Trial

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former Penn State football player has resolved his sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from locker room incidents with an undisclosed settlement. Isaiah Humphries, who filed the suit against his former teammate Damion Barber, dismissed the case in U.S. Middle District Court. The dismissal was documented in a notice filed Friday, and Judge Matthew W. Brann later confirmed that the settlement was conditional on Barber making a payment to Humphries. Details of the agreement have not been made public, but Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino, noted the settlement parallels a tentative deal reached … Read more

Penn State Triumphs in Trademark Battle Over Unlicensed Vintage Merchandise

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a significant ruling, a Pennsylvania jury has determined that Vintage Brand, an online retailer, committed trademark infringement by selling merchandise that used designs closely associated with but not authorized by Pennsylvania State University. This decision underscores the power of trademark protections and sets a legal precedent that could influence similar cases nationwide. Vintage Brand, founded by former minor league baseball player Chad Hartvigson, specializes in “vintage” sports and collegiate apparel, claiming that many of its designs are from the public domain and thus not under current trademark restrictions. The company’s offerings … Read more

Penn State Receives ABA Approval to Establish Unified Law School

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University Park, PA — In a significant development for legal education in Pennsylvania, the Penn State Board of Trustees has given its seal of approval for a consolidation that will unite two of its law school campuses. This move, sanctioned by the American Bar Association, paves the way for a merged entity beginning fall of the next academic year. This newly unified law school will combine the resources and strengths of Penn State Dickinson Law located in Carlisle and Penn State Law based in University Park. The unanimous decision from Penn State’s trustees aims to … Read more