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Court Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit by Harvard Professor Francesca Gino Against Data Colada

Sep 11, 2024, 07:28 PM

A court has dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed by Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino against Data Colada and Harvard University. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that Gino had committed fraud in her research on honesty, which were brought to light by Data Colada. The dismissal is seen as a significant victory for free speech and scientific integrity, as it protects whistleblowers from legal repercussions when exposing misconduct. The ruling also affirms the importance of open debate and transparency in academia.