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By James Ottavio Castagnera and Patrick J. Cihon

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Last Entry: May 09, 2008 at 06:55:13

About This Blog

Posted on May 09, 2008
The Law Professors Blogs Network is looking for faculty in this area of law to re-launch this blog. If you would like more information about what this entails, please email Paul Caron at paul.caron@uc.edu

Event: SHRM Garden State Council Annual Expo - A call for papers

Posted on May 08, 2008
Dear Jim, Set your compass to join us on November 3rd and 4th for the Garden State Council-SHRM 17th Annual Conference and Exposition at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ. Our theme this year is: "HR:...

Law: Affirmative action foe dealt series of setbacks

Posted on May 08, 2008
It has been a rough week for Timothy P. Asher, executive director of a campaign to get Missouri voters to ban the use of affirmative-action preferences by public colleges and other state and local agencies. On Sunday, Mr. Asher?s campaign...

Trends: Italian bookfair may cause a riot

Posted on May 08, 2008
ROME -- When the prestigious annual Turin Book Fair opens today, it will be amid a cavalcade of fanfare that organizers could not possibly have wanted. Riot police will guard the event. Rival demonstrators will make their stand. Boycotts, diplomatic....

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Law: For ABA, out of the frying pan and into the fire?

Posted on May 08, 2008
The U.S. Department of Education has postponed its review of the authority vested in the American Bar Association to accredit law schools in order to pursue an investigation into allegations against the association, according to a letter it sent to...

Law: Agency disburses millions for stem cell research in California

Posted on May 08, 2008
Pioneers of stem-cell research in California struck a mother lode on Wednesday when a state agency handed out a total of $271-million to 12 academic institutions to construct laboratories for the work. The state money is the largest single chunk...

Event: NAFSA seeks registrars for workshops

Posted on May 08, 2008
Dear 2008 NAFSA Preconference Workshop Chairs and Participants: Greetings! My name is Michelle Grant and I am the 2008 NAFSA Preconference Workshop Liaison of the Local Arrangements Team (LAT). With less than 3 weeks before the NAFSA conference, I only...

Publication: A report from the EU on the 10th anniversary

Posted on May 08, 2008
To mark the tenth anniversary of EU Economic and Monetary Union (EMU), the European Commission today issued a report that shows that the EU's "euro" currency has been a resounding success that has brought economic stability and generated trade and...

Event: A webnar on webpage redesigns

Posted on May 08, 2008
Just a Reminder About A Free and Important Webcast You Won't Want To Miss! As one of the most important communication vehicles in your overall integrated marketing strategy, your institutional website must be relevant, dynamic, engaging and meet the needs...

Events: NACUA seeks affinity groups

Posted on May 07, 2008
Dear NACUA Members: NACUA is pleased to announce the availability of space during the 2008 Annual Conference in New York City for various NACUA Affinity Groups to gather and network. As many of you know, NACUA Affinity Groups are self-organized...

Events: Summer Travel

Posted on May 07, 2008
Latin American travel deals on offer.

Publications: Study Abroad Magazine seeks advertisers

Posted on May 07, 2008
ADVERTISE IN 14. IEFT Study Abroad Magazine The IEFT Study Abroad Magazine provides an excellent pathway into the Turkish market for schools and institutions alike. The IEFT Study Abroad Magazine is full of engaging and indispensable articles that combine IEFT�?Ts...

Event: Data Security Seminar

Posted on May 07, 2008
Event: Protecting Sensitive Data in Non-Production Environments Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Time: 10:30 AM CT 17:30 CET (Amsterdam, Paris) Presenter: Joshua Alpern, VP, Sales Engineering, Applimation Register Now! Information security has emerged as one of the biggest challenges facing...

Law: San Diego Frats raided in huge drug bust

Posted on May 07, 2008
Fraternity houses were infiltrated in a six-month undercover investigation, and widespread drug-dealing was found, authorities say. By Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 7, 2008 SAN DIEGO -- The undercover officers started to appear at San Diego State...

Publications: Jury Verdict Review

Posted on May 07, 2008
Available here.

Law: File Sharing

Posted on May 07, 2008
Latest news:A spike in summonses And a backgrounder: In the past, one associated bootlegged films with poor sound quality, off-center images and the occasional silhouette of a fellow moviegoer coming in late. Today, movies still in theaters can be found...

Trends: What sort of leaders does higher ed need in the coming crisis?

Posted on May 07, 2008
Moody's Investors Service says boards need more business people: Leaders of public universities lament that state appropriations have been declining as a proportion of their budgets for at least two decades, a trend that has forced institutions to find new...

Opinion: A Global Species Shift?

Posted on May 07, 2008
The Global Species Shift By Jim Castagnera Since Darwin published Origin of Species a century and a half ago, biologists have puzzled over when incremental changes in a life form add up to a brand new species. Mother Earth? Gaia?...

Law: A take on the changing FMLA from the Phila. firm of Pepper Hamilton

Posted on May 06, 2008
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is undergoing change. In early 2008, Congress made the first significant changes to the law since it was enacted almost 15 years ago in 1993. Only a few weeks later, the Department of...

Law: Privacy in Higher Education

Posted on May 06, 2008
Privacy and Education Research: Further Notes Bonus afternoon wonkery: A few addenda to today?s article about privacy, education research, and unit-record databases. For more background on the evolution of those databases at the state level, see this 2007 report from...

Trends: Report highlights B-school challenges globally

Posted on May 06, 2008
As businesses and management education extend their global reach, educators worldwide will face serious challenges maintaining high quality, hiring enough professors, and keeping up with a host of issues from changing demographics to a growing emphasis on sustainability and social...

Event: UCEA Mid-Atlantic seeks award nominations

Posted on May 06, 2008
May 5, 2008 Dear Continuing Education Colleague, As chair of this year's UCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Award Committee, I invite you to submit a nomination for the 2008 regional awards. Each year the UCEA Mid-Atlantic Region Awards Committee honors the most...

Publcations: NACUA's New York Minute

Posted on May 06, 2008
NACUA New York Minute: Volume Three May 6, 2008 Register today! NACUA New York Minute is a periodic newsletter intended to provide members with information on the 48th Annual Conference, which will be held June 22-25 at the Marriott Marquis...

Publications: Dorrance Publishers best sellers

Posted on May 06, 2008
May Dorrance Publishing Newsletter Dorrance Current Bestsellers! 1. Meeting Paddy O'Rourke: Book One by Patti B. Pruitt 2. Where the Water Is Cold by James E. Ryhal 3. Zetta: The Girl Who Knew She Wanted To Be A Missionary Nurse,...

Publication: NAFSA News

Posted on May 06, 2008
May 6, 2008 | Vol. 13, No. 18 THIS WEEK IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Chinese Students in United States Cope with Negative Images of Home Country Education Summit Focuses on Global Development Australia Issues New Work Rules for International Students ASSOCIATION...

Publications: AAC&U Newsletter

Posted on May 06, 2008
Access it here.

Ethics: West Virginia's faculty calls for president's ouster

Posted on May 06, 2008
Since December the university has been rocked by a scandal over the transcript of Heather M. Bresch, the state governor's daughter, who also has long-standing ties to Mr. Garrison and one of the university's most generous donors. Anger on campus...

Law: Cal State fires second instructor over loyalty oath issue

Posted on May 06, 2008
Teacher fired for refusing to sign loyalty oath Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times LET GO: ?I wanted it on record that I am a pacifist,? Wendy Gonaver said. She wants an apology and a teaching job for next year....

Publications: net.Lawman newsletter

Posted on May 06, 2008
Contents: ? Construction workers take note: SWMP regulations ? What's New! ? New documents to help your business ? Information to help your business New documents to help your business Company documents Members agreements Option agreements Construction workers take note:...

Law: The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008

Posted on May 06, 2008
One Hundred Tenth Congress of the United States of America AT THE SECOND SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and eight An Act To prohibit discrimination on the...

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