by Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. Occam’s razor is a philosophical problem-solving principle which recommends searching for explanations constructed with the smallest possible set of elements. This principle is also known as the law of parsimony. The principle is often expressed in the Latin phrase, “entia non sunt multiplicanda…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. I have written in previous articles about some of my work as an expert witness. One thing I have tried to be emphatic about throughout my writing is that expert witnesses are not advocates for any parties in litigation. Rather, their role is…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. The state of retirement plan programs for workers in America has changed drastically over the past few decades. In the 1980s, roughly 80 percent of American workers had access through their jobs to a defined benefit plan — a retirement program which stipulates…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. Innovation is defined as the introduction of something new, such as an idea, a method, or a tangible thing. Innovation in higher education typically comprises new schools, new programs, new classes, new curriculum, and new ways of learning. But where does innovation in…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. Following the 2020 election, former President Donald Trump and his attorneys falsely claimed that the election had been rigged and stolen. …

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. In a previous article, I wrote about the difference between state and federal courts and how certain requirements must be met in order to litigate in federal court. For the uninitiated, here is a quick review of those requirements: There are two ways…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. In a previous article series, I wrote about how taking advantage of employer-sponsored retirement plans can lay the foundation for a comfortable retirement when the time comes. However, not all employer-sponsored retirement plans are created equal. And, as with most things, there are…

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. Modern colleges and universities serve an important role in facilitating the delivery of expert-level knowledge to students who are pursuing all manner of different studies and professional endeavors. …

By Dr. Gary L. Deel, Ph.D., J.D. Colleges and universities in the United States provide a vital service to students of all walks of life who aim to better themselves through formal education and development. However, institutions of higher learning are only as good as the teams that operate them. …