The Crime Report

AUGUST 5, 2021

arguing that the gunmakers’ activities violated Connecticut and Massachusetts consumer protection laws. Congress enacted that statute with only U.S. Mexico also seeks punitive damages and disgorgement of the gun-makers’ profits. domestic concerns in mind.”

Punitive Damages 40

Punitive Damages Manufacturing Statute Government 40

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The companies filed their brief on November 16, arguing that the Fourth Circuit erred by concluding that it was limited to reviewing removal based on the federal-officer removal statute. Exxon Mobil Corporation moved to dismiss Connecticut’s action on personal jurisdiction grounds (November 13). Exxon Mobil Corporation , No.

Court 56

Court Government Litigation Litigating 56

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

OCTOBER 20, 2020

1442, or the civil-rights removal statute, 28 U.S.C. The district court rejected eight grounds for removal, but the Fourth Circuit concluded its appellate jurisdiction was limited to determining whether the companies properly removed the case under the federal-officer removal statute. Mayor & City Council of Baltimore , No.

Court 72

Court Government Compensatory Damages Litigation 72