Universitys

Harvard Welcomes Kannon K. Shanmugam: Prominent Republican Attorney and SCOTUS Veteran Joins University’s Governing Board

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Cambridge, Massachusetts — Kannon K. Shanmugam, a distinguished appellate attorney with notable Republican affiliations, has been appointed to the Harvard Corporation, effective July 1. The announcement was made on Thursday by the University, confirming his election by the Corporation and subsequent approval by the Board of Overseers. Shanmugam will take over the position from Theodore V. Wells Jr., who has served for over 12 years. He will join biochemist Richard P. Lifton as a new member of the Corporation this summer. Currently a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Shanmugam previously held a … Read more

Case Western Reserve University’s Renowned Legal Expert, Michael Benza, Weighs In on FirstEnergy Bribery Scandal Charges

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Benza, a law professor at Case Western Reserve University, recently shed light on the charges brought forward in the FirstEnergy bribery scandal. This scandal, which has shaken the state of Ohio, involves allegations of corrupt conduct by powerful individuals and organizations. Benza’s discussion highlighted the intricate details of this complex case. The charges revolve around alleged bribes paid by FirstEnergy to public officials in order to secure the passage of beneficial legislation. The utility company is accused of funneling millions of dollars through dark money groups and political contributions to influence … Read more