WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Akin Attorneys Author Article for Dow Jones Risk Journal on DOJ's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' FCA Settlement Dow Jones Risk Journal has published an article titled, "Justice Department's First Ever 'Illegal DEI' False Claims Settlement," authored by Akin False Claims Act/Qui Tam Defense partners Colin Huntley and Sara McLean, government contracts partner Marta Thompson and senior counsel Laura Hill. The aut  more

LONDON, England, April 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- EY, a global organization involved with advisory services, assurance, consulting, tax, transactions and technology, which includes the member firms of Ernst and Young Global Limited, posted the following news: * * * EY announces alliance with Rillet to provide AI-native finance transformation - with risk and controls built in * * Improves audit readiness and helps accelerate finance modernization without the disruption of a full ERP plac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 28 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Notables | May 2026 * College of Education Dr. Karyn Allee, associate professor of elementary education, with Dr. Brittany Adams of the University of Alabama and Dr. Nance Wilson of SUNY Cortland, co-authored the paper " The Climb Model of Reading: A strategic framework for comprehension, metacognition, and classroom practice," published in the Early Childhood Education Journal. Dr. Robert   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * Four Faculty Members Receive 2026 Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Service * Professor Jay Thomas presented the Frank F. Flegal Award for Excellence in Teaching to Professor Dorothy Brown, L'83; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Professor Kristelia Garcia presented the Adjunct Professor of the Year Awards to Wayne Dale Collins and Jesse Kreier, L'86, F'86; and Interim Dean Joshua C. Teitelbaum pr  more

RENO, Nevada, April 28 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * From Brazil to Nevada: Research shows how tobacco messaging shapes public perception * When Luciana Borges came to the University of Nevada, Reno from Brazil, she brought a question that would shape her doctoral work: why strong public health evidence does not always lead to real-world change. Now, as she prepares to graduate this spring, her latest research offers part of the answer, showing how tobacco in  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Having a religious affiliation doesn't prevent betting on sports Study: Catholic men are most likely group to gamble on sports in US * Having a religious affiliation doesn't stop people from betting on sports in the United States, according to a new study. Results showed that people who infrequently attend religious services are more likely to gamble on sports than people who attend services at lea  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jon Popin Recognized in NYREJ 2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders Jon Popin, a partner in Nutter's Real Estate Department and a member of the firm's Development, Land Use and Permitting practice group, has been named to New York Real Estate Journal's (NYREJ) 2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders list, an annual spotlight showcasing accomplishments, challenges, advice, and key insights from the ar  more

NEW YORK, April 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Michael Rishty profiled in New York Real Estate Journal's "2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders" * Davis Polk partner and Real Estate practice co-head Michael Rishty was profiled by New York Real Estate Journal as part of the publication's "2026 Ones to Watch - Industry Leaders" list. In the Q&A, Michael discusses a recent accomplishment, who has impacted his career the most   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Overdoses spike for visitors to California addiction treatment centers hub * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Visitors to a 10-city region in Orange County, California, with a large concentration of substance use disorder treatment centers experience disproportionately high levels of overdose, according to a new study led by a researcher at Penn State. Out-of-state visitors to this region had the  more

WINDSOR, Ontario, April 28 (TNSjou) -- University of Windsor issued the following news: * * * New publication highlights Windsor Law role in global AI and Robotics policy work By Sara Meikle From autonomous systems to algorithmic decision-making, artificial intelligence (AI) is raising questions that extend beyond the scope of law alone. Interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Windsor is helping address these questions by bringing multiple fields into the same conversation. L  more