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Court to consider emotional distress damages under anti-discrimination laws

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In 2016, she sought physical therapy services for back pain from respondent Premier Rehab, a company that operates rehabilitation facilities in Texas and receives federal funds. Spending clause legislation, the court has explained, is like a contract: In return for federal funds, recipients agree to comply with Congress’ conditions.

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October 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The federal district court for the Eastern District of Texas denied a steel mill owner’s motion for a preliminary injunction barring construction of a gas pipeline that will cross the plaintiff’s property. New Jersey Federal Court Transferred Shareholder Derivative Action Against Exxon to Texas. Wheeler , No. 20-1363 (D.C. filed Sept.

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November 2020 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The complaint asked the court for compensatory damages, equitable relief, attorneys’ fees, punitive damages, disgorgement of profits, and costs of suit. ExxonMobil Asked Texas Supreme Court to Review Denial of Presuit Discovery Against California Cities and Counties. County of Maui v. Sunoco LP , No. 2CCV-20-0000283 (Haw.

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February 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Circuit also concluded that two petitioners—Texas Public Policy Foundation and Competitive Enterprise Institute—lacked organizational standing to challenge EPA’s authority to promulgate the ACE Rule. Environmental Groups Sought Response on Clean Air Act Petitions for Texas Facilities. Finally, the D.C. filed Jan.