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Explore the Future of Regulation: Dive into Yale Journal’s Top Picks from the September 2024 SSRN Reading List

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New Haven, CT — The Yale Journal on Regulation has recently published its latest edition of the Administrative Law SSRN Reading List for September 2024, offering a comprehensive overview of pivotal studies and papers that have significant implications in the field of administrative law. The September edition includes a variety of topics that range from the intricacies of regulatory practices to the impact of administrative decisions on governance. One notable inclusion is a study examining the consequences of deregulation in the energy sector, illuminating the varied effects on both economic growth and environmental sustainability. A … Read more

Yale Law Alumni Unite to Support Haitian Community in Springfield with Fundraising Initiative

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Springfield, OH – A group of Yale Law School alumni has initiated a fundraising campaign to support the Haitian community in Springfield, spotlighting the enduring bonds between former classmates and their commitment to social justice. The campaign, driven by former peers of U.S. Senator JD Vance, aims to channel funds into educational and health care resources for one of Springfield’s most underserved populations. Vance, a notable Republican figure and a 2022 election candidate, has often credited his experiences and education at Yale for shaping his political and personal philosophy. However, it’s the broader community and … Read more

Students for Fair Admissions Raises Allegations of Racial Imbalances at Princeton, Yale, and Duke, Demanding Document Preservation

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WASHINGTON — As universities across the nation adjust to a landmark Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, the group Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) has issued warnings to prominent academic institutions like Princeton, Yale, and Duke. SFFA President Edward Blum signed letters alleging these universities’ current racial demographics in admissions could not be achieved under a truly neutral system. These developments reflect SFFA’s ongoing scrutiny of university admissions practices, particularly around the representation of Asian American students. SFFA highlighted concerning trends in the enrollment figures of Asian American students, suggesting potential non-compliance with the new … Read more

Women Reach Settlement in Lawsuit Against Yale Fertility Clinic Over Altered Medication Scandal

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New Haven, Connecticut — A series of legal disputes linked to a nurse at Yale University who allegedly tampered with painkiller medications, replacing them with saline, has been settled. The lawsuits, which involved a number of women treated at Yale’s Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility clinic, concluded recently, although the specifics of the settlements have remained confidential. The nurse implicated in the substitution, Donna Monticone, was accused of diluting vials of the powerful painkiller fentanyl with saline solution. Fentanyl is commonly used to manage pain during medical procedures, including delicate reproductive treatments. According to the Connecticut … Read more