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Climate Litigation in Japan: What to Expect in 2025

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In Japan, climate litigation ( / Kiko soshou ) has been used to challenge the legality of the construction and operation of the coal-fired power plants and promote coal phase-out. This blog post provides an overview of those cases and the broader landscape of climate litigation in Japan. Sendai Power Station ). Kobe Steel Ltd.,

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Transitioning to Litigation from Another Practice Area

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If you want to transfer to the litigation department at your firm, or you want to find a new position as a litigation paralegal even though you’ve been working in another practice area, how do you do that? Can you do that? The answer was an easy yes. It most definitely will help her do that. Make a List.

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German court temporarily halts Tesla factory construction due to environmental concerns

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Tesla’s upcoming car factory in Germany might be delayed after environmental groups Thursday obtained a temporary injunction against construction. The factory, originally slated to be operational by July 2021, has been subject to litigation by environmental groups.

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Guest Post: Climate Litigation in Japan: Citizens’ Attempts for the Coal Phase-Out

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The Supreme Court of Japan may soon weigh in on a growing field of climate litigation in Japan against coal-fired power plants. Japan , their case challenging the legality of a governmental approval that allows for the construction and operation of new coal-fired power plants. Civil law cases. Kobe Steel Ltd.,

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Is it Worth it to Become a Litigation Paralegal?

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However, it’s essential to understand that the kind of litigation paralegal role you choose will influence your job satisfaction. This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation.

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What are the Most Common Types of Injuries on Construction Sites?

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The best way to manage construction site accidents is to take preventative measures before accidents happen.

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Supreme Court turns down Kentucky utility’s request to block EPA coal ash rule

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Since then, however, the justices have turned down several other requests to temporarily block EPA rules while litigation continues in the lower courts. If the rule is not put on hold, it said, it would soon have to ramp up its efforts to comply, culminating in the commencement of construction activities in March 2025.

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