The University of Michigan board has authorized the law firm Jenner & Block to expand its investigation into the "situation" around former football coach Sherrone Moore's firing , according to two sources familiar with the board's plan but not authorized to speak publicly.

The Chicago-based law firm was previously hired to investigate the allegations against the head football coach weeks ago, when the board first heard the rumors, the two sources told The Detroit News on Friday. After enough evidence was gathered, Moore was fired by Athletic Director Warde Manuel for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member.

Jenner & Block is the same firm the university's board hired to investigate the allegations of former President Mark Schlissel's relationship with a university em

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