Norman Wang v. University of Pittsburgh, et al

  1. March 02, 2026

    3rd Circ. Unsure Criticism Of Prof's DEI Stance Is Defamation

    A Third Circuit panel on Monday questioned whether the retraction of a former University of Pittsburgh program director's article criticizing diversity, equity and inclusion was a purely academic debate the courts should avoid, or if statements that it "misrepresented" facts were enough to sustain defamation claims.

  2. February 27, 2026

    3rd Circ. Preview: Janssen, Penn State Prof. Seek Relief

    A packed March argument calendar will put several high‑stakes disputes before the Third Circuit, including a billion‑dollar False Claims Act judgment and challenges at the intersection of academic freedom, DEI programming, cannabis‑sector finance and campus Title IX procedures.