Simon Newman, the deranged President, has apparently talked to some lawyers in the last couple of days. CHE now reports that he has sent Prof. Naberhaus a letter informing him that he is still on the payroll, despite being "terminated" earlier in the week! He now also proposes that they try to resolve things.
Translation: the lawyers told Newman the firing was an unlawful breach of contract; by keeping him on the payroll, the University can immediately mitigate the damages a court will make them pay. In addition, the lawyers advised Newman that he should try to find a way to reinstate the professor fully, since the firing itself was a breach of contract, since it was done without any process to which tenure entitled Prof. Naberhaus.
Comments are open for more information on developments in this case. I have a very hectic day, so comments may be a bit slow to appear.
