The Latest Breaking News from Plagiarism

Conservative activist accuses VP Kamala Harris of plagiarism in her 2009 book 'Smart on Crime,' sparking debate over academic integrity.

Every student knows how important it is to avoid plagiarism issues. Those who later choose to pursue a career in journalism make sure to carefully reference all the sources properly. Without a doubt, journalists often rely on various sources of information to craft fact-based articles. Failing to cite these sources…

In her memoir, Melania admits her 2016 RNC speech contained ‘undeniable similarities’ to Michelle Obama’s

Universities are pivoting to incorporate generative AI into academic life – without the plagiarism – in the belief it will become an intrinsic part of life and work

A lawsuit filed by Indian filmmaker Soham Shah against Netflix's hit Korean drama 'Squid Game', has reignited a debate over 'plagiarism' and 'inspiration' that goes on in the film industry. In the suit that made headlines around the world, Shah alleged that the Korean series copied elements from his 2009…

Author claims that 'progressive Black scholars in particular have been targeted’ after University of Washington rejects complaint over her 2004 doctoral thesis

The opinion includes some interesting discussion of defamation by implication.

Complaint brought against White Fragility author over passages in 2004 paper, but some suspect political motives

Where’s the personality?

From Rodriguez v. Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, decided Thursday by Chief Judge Murray Snow (D. Ariz.): This action concerns Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez's allegations of defamation and trade libel against Taylor & Frances Group, LLC …. Dr. Rodriguez is the Associate Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Community, as well as…

Integrity experts say sites offering cheating services to students are hard to trace, and some are run by criminals willing to make threats of violence