Under scrutiny for Koch connection, KU director sues over records; judge blocks release

[applegrove]

Under scrutiny for Koch connection, KU director sues over records; judge blocks release

By Sara Shepherd at LJ World

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2014/dec/04/under-scrutiny-koch-connection-ku-director-sues-bl/

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A judge on Thursday swiftly blocked Kansas University from releasing a lecturer’s correspondence, which a student group requested to learn more about his ties to the Koch brothers.

The action came hours after the lecturer, Art Hall, filed a lawsuit in Douglas County District Court seeking an injunction against KU, which had planned to hand over the records on Friday.

Hall is founding executive director of the Center for Applied Economics, a public policy think-tank within KU’s School of Business. Previously he was chief economist for the Public Sector Group of Koch Industries Inc.

In the lawsuit, Hall argues that the Kansas Open Records Act does not apply to his correspondence because it is “not related to functions, activities, programs or operations funded by public funds, but rather, private funds.” He states that his position with the Center for Applied Economics is “self funded” and responsible for fundraising needed to sustain it.




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[okaawhatever]

1. Doesn't want to admit he's a shill for the Koch Brothers and their economic agenda. nt

[Turbineguy]

2. One way or another,

we have an answer.

[1StrongBlackMan]

3. Fine ...

In the lawsuit, Hall argues that the Kansas Open Records Act does not apply to his correspondence because it is “not related to functions, activities, programs or operations funded by public funds, but rather, private funds.” He states that his position with the Center for Applied Economics is “self funded” and responsible for fundraising needed to sustain it.

I want to see administrative records, wholly owned by KU ... Is KU processing your salary and benefits? Is KU administering your public pension? What is the value of your space in the KU? What are you paying? What is the value of being associated with KU?


B.S. More "I built that" B.S. Never-mind that I built it in your house, using your tools, and your electricity.

Besides, there is a long line of case law that says personal emails accessed on an employer's computer system is no longer your personal property ... especially, if there is anything in it that discusses the employer or one's work for the employer.

[eppur_se_muova]

4. Sooooomeoooooone's been diverting money sooooomewheeeeere .... nt

[Rex]

5. Ooopppss!!

Busted!