ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 25, 2025

While no provision prohibits litigation related to the Act, it does create obstacles to using litigation as a means of government accountability. A more robust framework that allows for litigation is essential to ensure governments are held accountable for their climate commitments and actions.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Yassir Fazaga and other plaintiffs had initially filed a putative class action suit against the US Government, the FBI, and various FBI personnel in their official and individual capacities. Reynolds , wherein the Government asserted that the case should be dismissed to safeguard state secrets was not appropriate.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

She is currently the Senior International Corporate Paralegal and Director of Global Corporate Governance at Alorica Inc. Shelia Grela Litigation Paralegal Sheila Grela is a Senior Litigation Paralegal and an advanced certified paralegal (ACP) in eDiscovery. Corporate Paralegal and Paralegal Educator Kai Williamson, M.Ed.,

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 4, 2024

National governments are the most important systemic actors in the governance of climate action, primarily because they are the only actors with the ability to adopt economy-wide decarbonization measures. Over 80 government framework cases have been filed around the world, using a wide variety of legal and factual arguments.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

As of date, in the absence of a separate statute, Section 89 of the Civil Procedure Code , as well as the rules framed by several high courts under that section, govern mediation in India. The post India government releases draft bill of country’s first mediation law appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand. Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Today, the Sabin Center published an end-of-year report on the state of climate change litigation in 2023. and Global Climate Litigation databases, the report provides examples that offer insights into emerging themes, evolving legal strategies, and the pulse of climate litigation.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The case stems from a broader federal antitrust action against Google, which South Carolina had sought to join under the doctrine of parens patriae , wherein a government can intervene to protect the interests of its population. In that case, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Google.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

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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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

The key to accelerating your career in 2024 is learning eDiscovery and this blog is going to give you a 3-step plan for litigation paralegals to follow to make it happen. I feel so passionate about litigation paralegals learning about eDiscovery because I’ve seen what it can do for litigation paralegals’ careers.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Tokyo’s High Court found the government of Japan not liable Tuesday for damages related to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster and associated mass evacuations, leaving responsibility solely with plant operator the Tokyo Electric Power Co. There is also a 2022 court case that found TEPCO executives personally liable.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 16, 2025

But then an opening came up in the litigation department, and they decided to give it a try. Fast-forward twenty years, and they’re still loving their litigation paralegal career! Government agencies have a different pace than in-house corporate legal departments. Here’s what it looks like for a litigation paralegal.

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Above The Law

APRIL 25, 2023

RIP The post Tucker Carlson: Litigation Supernova appeared first on Above the Law.

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Stroud is General Counsel at Unified Patents – an organization often adverse to litigation-funded entities. [1] litigation finance boom of the past 20 years—as has been widely reported, private equity now undergirds huge swaths of U.S. Guest post by Jonathan Stroud. Patent assertion finance today is a multibillion-dollar business. [2]

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The decision, formally communicated to the parties on July 27, marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation. In this case, environmental and human rights organizations, including Greenpeace and Oxfam (“the plaintiffs”), had taken legal action against the Government of Spain, alleging inadequate action on climate change. Greenpeace v.

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Above The Law

APRIL 26, 2023

The post Disney Litigators Take Their Turn Beating The Hell Out Of Ron DeSantis With New Federal Lawsuit appeared first on Above the Law. Disney wishes Ron DeSantis 'A Magical Day' in federal lawsuit.

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JURIST

JULY 28, 2022

billion settlement with state and local governments to resolve lawsuits concerning Teva’s role in fueling the US opioid epidemic. State and local governments with lawsuits against Teva—excluding New York, which is pursuing separate litigation—are all potentially party to the settlement Teva announced Tuesday.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The federal and state governments are asking that the US District Court for the Western District of Washington stop Amazon from engaging in these allegedly anticompetitive behaviors and restructure their business to avoid such behavior in the future. Much of the information about this project is redacted from the public view of the complaint.

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Above The Law

MARCH 17, 2025

Her platform empowers pro se litigants to navigate the labyrinth of civil litigation. But life had other plans, landing her in court as a self-represented litigant. Navigating state-level litigation without a lawyer was a trial by fire, sparking her realization that the system is fundamentally biased against the unrepresented.

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JURIST

MAY 12, 2024

The US government filed a motion on Friday to partially end a 27-year-old agreement that requires the federal government to comply with court supervision about the treatment of migrant children in its custody. The Court should terminate the FSA as to HHS,” the government wrote.

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SCOTUSBlog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When a federal district court in Virginia granted the drivers request for a preliminary injunction that would bar the state from enforcing the law while the litigation continued, the state did not appeal. In most litigation in the United States, each side pays for its own attorneys fees.

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Above The Law

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Pro Se Litigant. [Crazy intensifies] The post Mike Lindell: Pillow Pumper. appeared first on Above the Law.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As noted at the end of last year, 2021 was significant for climate litigation, with several decisions worldwide providing a fresh look at stakeholder responsibility for climate change. Courts in the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom have provided oversight of government climate mitigation actions. By Maria Antonia Tigre.

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JURIST

MARCH 27, 2024

A three-judge panel of the Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a controversial Texas law, Senate Bill (SB) 4 , will remain on hold as litigation continues. SB4, the controversial Texas law that is the subject of this continued litigation, was originally signed into law in December 2023.

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SCOTUSBlog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Share Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which will reach the Supreme Court for oral argument on Monday , is just one of many examples of recent unorthodox civil procedure maneuvers in public harms litigation. But can bankruptcy court solve a public health crisis? As William Harrington, the U.S. Trustee argues is different.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

APRIL 9, 2024

In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 20, 2024

Adhering to Procedural Rules Appellate cases are governed by strict procedural rules. Reviewing Trial Court Proceedings For complex cases, such as patent litigation, the task of reviewing trial court proceedings can be quite intensive. Hence, meticulous attention to detail is crucial in managing appeals cases.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The request for an advisory opinion was initially inspired by a grassroots movement in Vanuatu and subsequently advanced by its government. This opinion has set a precedent for future climate-related litigation and may influence the ICJ’s forthcoming decision.

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JURIST

MARCH 8, 2022

India has been in constant touch with both Russian and Ukrainian Governments regarding safe return of its citizens back to the country. The petition also sought directions from the Indian Government to ensure that essential and emergency food supplies and medical and lodging facilities be provided to the stranded Indians.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The court is a specialized court for monetary claims against the US government. Work on the Artemis program was paused during litigation. The post Federal court dismisses Blue Origin lawsuit, allows SpaceX government contract to resume appeared first on JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. The contract, worth $2.9

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When I wrote earlier today that government attorneys suspected Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and Supreme Court litigator, was lying about his financial condition, I didn’t expect this would happen. I guess now we know why the government thinks that. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Chief Minister’s commitment to reviving the Act marks a significant shift in policy and governance in Arunachal Pradesh, where religious conversions have been a contentious issue. However, successive governments have largely ignored its provisions, leaving it ineffective and unimplemented.

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JURIST

MARCH 11, 2024

The only recourse for resolving transparency-related disputes in these states is for citizens to engage in expensive litigation. In states like Connecticut and Hawaii, information offices do have the authority to compel records to be released, but complaints may still ultimately end up in litigation.

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JURIST

JANUARY 10, 2023

Karamagi stated the government used the act to “selectively prosecute” persons with views considered unfavorable to those in positions of power. Conversely, the government asserted its right to limit freedom of speech with article 43 of the constitution. Article 43 allows the government to restrict certain rights.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The company’s legal team asserted that setting binding targets should be a matter for policymakers, not the judiciary, and the responsibility for achieving climate goals should be shared between governments, businesses, and consumers. The case has been closely watched as a potential precedent for corporate climate accountability.

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JURIST

JANUARY 27, 2021

Sundel’s suit challenged the internal policies of his workplace as a member of the general public, not as a government employee. For now, we simply note that allowing a government lawyer to litigate that question as a member of the public would invite ill-advised litigation in other contexts.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 7, 2021

Legislative Affairs Director for a county government agency. Litigation Support Analyst. Maybe you’ve been a litigation paralegal for several years (or corporate paralegal, real estate paralegal…fill in any practice area here) and you’re looking for a career change. Pro Bono Program Coordinator.

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