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Parent Group and Survivors Withdraw Lawsuit Against Michigan State University, Paving the Way for Transparency in Nassar Scandal

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Lansing, Michigan – A parent group and the Sister Survivors, who emerged from the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University, have decided to drop their lawsuit against the university, according to a spokesperson. The decision comes after the group reached out to the Attorney General’s office to ensure that the university exhibits transparency in its actions. Azzam Elder, the attorney representing the parent group known as POSSEE and the Sister Survivors, expressed satisfaction with the withdrawal of the lawsuit, stating that it is a victory in the ongoing pursuit of truth surrounding the Nassar … Read more

Judge’s Ruling Boosts University of Idaho’s Controversial $685M Phoenix Purchase as Lawsuit Fails

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BOISE, Idaho – In a major breakthrough for the proposed $685 million University of Phoenix purchase, an Ada County judge has dismissed an open meetings lawsuit against the State Board of Education. The ruling, delivered by Ada County District Judge Jason Scott on Tuesday, stated that the State Board had “reasonable belief” that the University of Idaho was competing with other potential buyers for Phoenix, justifying the closed-door discussions that took place. This decision marks a significant victory for Governor Brad Little and his appointed State Board members, while Attorney General Raúl Labrador experiences a … Read more

Former Nuclear Engineering Professor’s Discrimination Lawsuit Ends with Purdue University Clear of Involvement, Jury Decides

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HAMMOND, Indiana – A recent jury verdict in a discrimination case involving Purdue University highlights the complex nature of tenure decisions and allegations of bias. The case centered around former nuclear engineering professor Tatyana Sizyuk, who filed a lawsuit against Purdue and fellow professor Mamoru Ishii, claiming that she was discriminated against on the basis of her gender and non-Asian background. While the jury found that Ishii harbored discriminatory animus against Sizyuk, they concluded that Purdue University was not involved in the discrimination. During the trial, Sizyuk’s lawyer argued that Ishii’s discriminatory comments and influence … Read more

Brown University Settles Antitrust Admissions Lawsuit for $19.5 Million

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Providence, Rhode Island – Brown University has reached a settlement agreement in an antitrust admissions lawsuit filed against the institution and 16 other defendants. The university has agreed to pay $19.5 million to resolve the lawsuit, according to a press release issued on January 23rd. The class-action lawsuit, filed in January 2022, alleges that Brown colluded with other colleges in the 568 Presidents Group to manipulate the calculation methodologies for financial aid, resulting in artificially inflated net prices of attendance. The plaintiffs argue that these colleges did not adhere to the intended need-blind admission policies … Read more