For-Profit-Colleges to be tested by ‘Gainful-Employment’ Rule

6/11/2011   Federal education officials are strengthening their oversight powers on the thriving for-profit higher-education sector with its release of a new rule yesterday that will oblige career preparatory programs to produce “gainful employment.” The action concludes the protracted debate between for-profit college leaders and the Obama administration. A number of concessions that were meant […]

Murphy & McGonigle Joined by Senior Attorney from the Financial Services Industry

6/11/2011   Hannah Berkowitz has joined Murphy & McGonigle, P.C. as a partner in its New York City office. This was announced today by the Firm, adding that Ms. Berkowitz brings with her a considerable experience in defending difficult securities and commercial litigation issues that usually affect broker-dealers and financial services firms. James A. Murphy, […]