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College
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Divorce: New York
Contributions to College Expenses: What was Good for the Son is Good for the Daughter
By Neil Cahn
Once again, a Justice Dollinger opinion, here in Messsinger v. Messinger decided on February 11, 2020, reveals his efforts to dive into the minds of the litigants to work things…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Nine-month federal prison term (the longest yet) given to former CEO who paid nearly $1 million to benefit four kids in college admission scandal
As reported in this Los Angeles Times piece, "Douglas Hodge, once the leader of an international bond manager and now an admitted felon, was ordered Friday to spend nine months…
NJ Family Legal Blog
Child Support and College Contributions: How Are These Obligations Affected by a Strained Parent-Child Relationship?
In a recent decision, the appellate division has addressed the proper procedure for adjudicating a parent’s request to eliminate his obligation to pay child support and for college, when there…
Consumer Finance Monitor
CFPB releases annual report to Congress on college credit card agreements
The CFPB has released its eighth annual report to Congress on college credit card agreements. The annual report is mandated by the CARD Act. (The first two reports were issued…
For Good
Proskauer Joins Forces with Minds Matter Boston to Help Students from Low-Income Backgrounds Attend College
By Hena M. Vora
Every year, a staggering number of bright minds do not attend college as a result of their family’s financial circumstances. Minds Matter confronts this issue head on by offering a…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Interesting look at a federal sentencing judge (and claims of judge shipping) in college admissions scandal cases
This new Los Angeles Times article, headlined "In sentencing Del Mar father, key judge in admissions scandal offers insight into future decisions," provides an interesting behind-the-scenes looks at one of…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Longest prison sentence (six months) imposed in college admission scandal on big-spending dad
As reported in this USA Today piece, today in Boston "Toby MacFarlane, a former real estate and title insurance executive from California, was sentenced to six months in prison Wednesday…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable <em>Wall Street Journal</em> commentaries decry injustices highlighted by college admission scandal prosecutions
I have blogged a lot about the college admission scandal prosecutions because they provide a high-profile setting for shinning a bright light on some ugly features of criminal justice in…
CAP·impact
In Session Season 3, Episode 3: Trying to Close the College Admissions “Side Door”
By Greensheets
By: Christy Grellas I am one of the many Americans who is staying up to date with the college admissions scandal. It combines celebrities, elite universities, and fraud into a…
Immigration Lawyers Blog
Top Reasons for College Dropout
Sadly there’s no sure-fire way of writing a college admission essay. In the event your subject has numerous aspects, then an extremely helpful article writing tip is always to thin…