Phi Theta Kappa Controversy and Legal Issues: [Taken Down Due to Legal Demand]

Disclaimer: The author of this article is not a neutral party in the referenced litigation. HonorSociety.org Inc., Honor Society Foundation Inc., and its president Michael Moradian were sued in federal court by PTK on April 20, 2022 for False Designation of Origin, Trade Dress Infringement, and Unfair Competition. Honor Society and Michael Moradian countersued and are presently defendants/counter-plaintiffs in this litigation. Litigation is still ongoing and all claims made regarding this case are just allegations against the parties. Update: The legal claims that were described in this article were dismissed without consideration of their merits. We respectfully disagree with this outcome and intend to appeal. We remain confident in the merits of the allegations detailed and are committed to pursuing justice through all available legal avenues.

This webpage has been removed in response to a legal demand from Phi Theta Kappa (PTK).

In their communication, PTK stated:

"PTK demands that these articles be removed entirely and immediately."

We are publishing this notice in the interest of transparency and public awareness. The article in question raised concerns related to PTK’s internal operations. PTK chose to pursue legal pressure to suppress the content.

This takedown demand is not an isolated act. It is part of a larger pattern that includes:

1. Subpoenas sent to over a dozen former PTK employees, many of whom may have concerns about misconduct or financial concerns;

2. Strict confidentiality agreements imposed on current employees, limiting their ability to speak freely;

3. And a broader chilling effect on whistleblowing, investigative reporting, and public accountability.

Archived Versions May Still Exist

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