The US Department of Education (DEA) aims to equip everyone with digital skills, technology, and capacity to fully benefit from the digital economy. The agency has allocated $60 million in funding to states' and territories' programs, including rural areas such as Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, and Kansas.
https://gizmodo.com/the-president-has-no-idea-what-hes-talking-about-trump-slams-the-digital-equity-act-as-racist-and-unconstitutional-2000600157The FIRE organization has expressed concerns over a new bill that could potentially harm regular people with its $100 minimum threshold for reporting misinformation on social media. The bill's language, which includes examples of "media" that may not accurately reflect reality, has raised First Amendment concerns. Sam Hooper, counsel for the Institute of Justice, warned that such measures could stifle political satire and parody, essential tools for American criticism of those in power.
https://gizmodo.com/texas-house-passes-bill-that-criminalizes-using-altered-media-in-political-ads-without-disclosure-2000599845At GC Midwest 2025, Meredith Ritchie, EVP of General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union, discussed the importance of ethics in corporate governance. Donna Haddad, VP of Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation, emphasized the need for legal teams to be proactive in addressing emerging risks and trends. Patricia Bradley, Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel at Adtalem Global Education, highlighted the role of lawyers in shaping company culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2025/05/09/litigating-medflight-crashes-continuing-trends-and-legal-issues/The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed its final, intermediate and post qualification examinations scheduled for May 9 to 14 due to the tense security situation in the country. The new dates will be announced at a later time.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/icai-postpones-intermediate-final-exams-1877882Indonesia aims to strengthen collaboration with Mongolia through joint research and education initiatives. Minister Brian Yuliarto announced plans for professor exchanges, mobility programs, and scholarships for Mongolian lecturers at a meeting with Ambassador Enkhtaivan Dashnyam in Jakarta. The Indonesian government is committed to expanding higher education cooperation in Asia, with a focus on building an inclusive and sustainable future through education.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/354641/indonesia-strengthens-higher-education-partnership-with-mongolia?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsThe Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) will soon announce the details of the Kerala SSLC result process for 2025. Last year, the pass percentage was 99.69%, with 71,831 students securing A+ grades. To check their scores, students can use their registration number and date of birth on websites such as pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, sllcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in, or through DigiLocker by logging in with their credentials.
https://www.ndtv.com/education/results-kite-kerala-gov-in-2025-kerala-sslc-result-2025-out-99-5-students-pass-kannur-tops-among-districts-8372156#pfrom=home-ndtv_mainnavigationThe Trump administration is scrutinizing law firms' diversity efforts, with some firms focusing on initiatives that avoid explicit focus on race to avoid attracting criticism. Law firms such as Reed Smith and Hogan Lovells are withholding documents from the EEOC while in talks, while others like DLA Piper and White & Case are prioritizing broadening candidate pools for junior and senior talent through mentoring programs and affinity groups open to all.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/before-the-bar/law-firms-tiptoe-forward-with-diversity-under-trump-scrutinyLockbit, a ransom-seeking cybercriminal group, appears to have suffered a breach after one of their darkweb sites was replaced with a message revealing a cache of leaked data. The site's new content includes chats between hackers and victims, which security analysts believe are authentic. A rogue post on the site, attributed to "Don't do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague", suggests the group may have been compromised, potentially exposing their own operations.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/ransomware-group-lockbit-appears-have-been-hacked-analysts-say-5118471Meredith Ritchie, EVP of General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union, discussed the importance of ethics in corporate governance during her Legal Speak at GC Midwest 2025. Her presentation highlighted the need for companies to prioritize ethics in their decision-making processes. Donna Haddad, VP of Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation, also spoke about the role of lawyers in shaping company culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Patricia Bradley, Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel at Adtalem Global Education, emphasized the significance of regulatory compliance in higher education institutions.
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