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Cities, counties, and states score major procedural win in climate liability suits against fossil fuel companies

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

Over the last five years, cities, counties, and states across the country have sued fossil fuel companies alleging that the companies violated state law in marketing their products as safe. Second are cases that allege the fossil fuel company activities violate state consumer protection laws. On April 24, the U.S.

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When is a Government Official’s Social Media a State Action?

Patently O

This recent decision from the Supreme Court case grapples with the issue of when a public official’s social media activity constitutes state action for purposes of a First Amendment claim under 42 U.S.C. I’ve been following the case as part of my work on internet and media law issues. Maryland , 378 U.S. 922 (1982).

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December 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

Each month, Arnold & Porter and the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law collect and summarize developments in climate-related litigation, which we also add to our U.S. Baltimore and Incinerator Operator Settled Lawsuit over Local Air Law. Oil pump, ( Creative Commons ). By Margaret Barry and Korey Silverman-Roati.

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Liability for undelivered mail and the chilling effect of subpoenas

SCOTUSBlog

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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Supreme Court will hear Lemon Law case

At the Lectern

At the Supreme Court’s conference yesterday, a double one, actions of note included: Lemon Law. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S. 83 and it ordered dismissed an action for overnight camping in Balboa Park. All five Tran grant-and-holds involve AB 333 , which changed the law regarding gang enhancements. FCA US, LLC.

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Spooky Torts: The 2021 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

The plaintiff also brought criminal charges against the defendant’s son arising from this incident and the defendant’s son pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree (Penal Law § 120.00 [2]). In the United States, the original tortfeasor is liable for such injuries caused by negligent rescues. Maryland v. Janik (2009).

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Spooky Torts: The 2022 List of Litigation Horrors

JonathanTurley

The plaintiff also brought criminal charges against the defendant’s son arising from this incident and the defendant’s son pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree (Penal Law § 120.00 [2]). In the United States, the original tortfeasor is liable for such injuries caused by negligent rescues. Maryland v. Janik (2009).

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