Wednesday, October 23, 2019

RBG wins a million!

Image result for rbg workoutUSA Today reports: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg awarded $1 million prize for 'thinkers' in philosophy and culture
  • "Add a prestigious $1 million "thinkers" award to Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fame and fortune. The 2019 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy & Culture is given annually to "thinkers whose ideas have profoundly shaped human self-understanding and advancement in a rapidly changing world." "
Speaking of big money, Law.com reports: Pepperdine Law Lands $50 Million Donation And A New Name:
  • Los Angeles developer and Pepperdine Law alum Richard Caruso on Wednesday announced a $50 million gift to his alma mater, with the funds going toward student scholarships and loan repayment assistance for low-income and underserved students. Additionally, Caruso and his wife, Tina, have pledged to help raise another $50 million over the next decade to endow that financial assistance and ensure it’s available for the long term. The school is being renamed the Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law in recognition of the gift.