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Yale Law Students Sue Over Alleged “Blackballing” For Supporting Law Professor

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In addition to Yale Law School, the students are suing Yale Law School’s Dean Heather Gerken and its Associate Dean Ellen Cosgrove , and the Director of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Yaseen Eldik. became the subject of pernicious law school gossip.

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Update: Upcoming Hearings on Motions to Dismiss Climate Change Nuisance Cases in California and New York

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There are eight other climate change tort cases pending: six alleging nuisance and a variety of other state common law violations in California courts, one claiming state public nuisance along with other state common law and statutory violations in Colorado, and one claiming state public nuisance and trespass in Washington.

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Liability for undelivered mail and the chilling effect of subpoenas

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Postal Service employees intentionally refused to deliver mail to her properties, causing tenants to move out and costing her at least $50,000 in rental income, plus emotional distress and the hassle of chasing down bills via FedEx. The government also says there are several record-specific reasons to believe Konan should lose.

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