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Gibson’s Bakery: If Oberlin College appeals, we will seek reinstatement of full $44 million original verdict

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 08, 2019 66 Comments

Issues updated and expanded Frequently Asked Questions presenting additional evidence from the trial.

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Legal Insurrection Foundation opposes proposed anti-Israel public school curriculum in California

Posted by Samantha Mandeles on August 07, 2019 15 Comments

Joins over 80 organizations in signing a letter organized by the AMCHA Initiative opposing the proposed California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

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David Gibson VIDEO: Oberlin College plans to drag out litigation because it knows I’m dying from pancreatic cancer

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 06, 2019 62 Comments

"They're sending a clear message to me and to my 91-year-old dad that they will just wait us out."

Oberlin College posts $36 million bond to secure Gibson’s Bakery judgment

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 31, 2019 78 Comments

$36,367,711.56 to be precise.

Student Accused of Trying to Chain College Republicans in Classroom Won’t Face Charges

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 28, 2019 52 Comments

"Since we are unable to say what he intended to accomplish beyond a reasonable doubt, we decline to file a criminal charge"

Oberlin College ordered to post $36 million bond to delay Gibson’s Bakery collection of Judgment

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 24, 2019 77 Comments

Judge granted Oberlin College's motion to stay execution of the judgment, but required the posting of a bond in the amount of the judgment plus three years interest as security.

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Gibson’s Bakery: “there is serious concern about [Oberlin College’s] ability to pay this sizeable judgment three years from now”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 19, 2019 174 Comments

With interest running at over $4k per day, Oberlin College seeks stay of execution of Gibson's Bakery $32 million judgment, but doesn't want to post a bond.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit from College Student Hit by Car While Protesting Trump

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 18, 2019 11 Comments

"case was officially dismissed without prejudice on May 26, court documents show"

Gibson’s Bakery awarded over $6.5 million in attorney’s fees and expenses against Oberlin College

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 17, 2019 67 Comments

Added on top of previous $25 million judgment

Gibson’s Bakery says Oberlin College’s scorched earth defense justifies large legal fee award

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 15, 2019 51 Comments

"For instance, Grandpa Gibson, who is 90 years old, was subjected to five (5) days of questioning lasting nearly nineteen (19) hours."

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College: $5 million attorney’s fees may be a floor, not a ceiling

Posted by Daniel McGraw on July 10, 2019 58 Comments

The hourly time put in by the plaintiffs' and defense attorneys each was just under $5 million. That would seem to create a measure of "reasonable attorney's fees" to be awarded Gibson's -- the issue is whether and how much of a multiplier is applied.

Gibson’s Bakery seeks $9-13 million in attorney’s fees against Oberlin College

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 08, 2019 74 Comments

Court denies Oberlin College motion to postpone attorney's fees hearing, as "Plaintiffs intend to seek a lodestar multiplier of 2-3x counsel’s hourly fees, resulting in an award range of $9-13 Million plus expenses."

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Former Oberlin College President: “Pay the court’s judgment, don’t fight it; apologize to the Gibson family and to the community”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 06, 2019 85 Comments

"do whatever is necessary to reaffirm the institution’s identity as a college, not a cause"

Gibson’s Bakery v. Oberlin College: The $13 million damage claim the jury wasn’t permitted to consider

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 02, 2019 77 Comments

Had the reputation repair damage theory gone to the jury, the final judgment -- even after adjusting for the tort reform caps -- could have been double the $25 million entered in the case.

“It is particularly frustrating to watch people parrot whatever opinion they’ve read on Legal Insurrection that day”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on July 01, 2019 107 Comments

Oberlin College needs an intervention. Someone who truly cares about the college needs to tell the administration and its defenders to stop.

Gibson’s Bakery disputes Oberlin College public relations campaign claiming it was “held liable for the speech of its students”

Posted by William A. Jacobson on June 29, 2019 142 Comments

Issues 56-page FAQ presenting trial evidence: “The recent efforts of Oberlin College and President Carmen Twillie Ambar to reframe this case as a First Amendment issue, while undermining the jury's decision, should be incredibly concerning to us all. Even after the jury’s verdict, the college refuses to take responsibility for its actions.”

“Free” College for Everyone Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 29, 2019 7 Comments

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