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Litigating Enforcement: Germany’s Contested Climate Governance and the New Wave of Climate Litigation

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Climate litigation in Germany has achieved another major victory. Against this backdrop, the decision of the Higher Administrative Court must also be understood as part of a new wave of climate litigation. On November 30, 2023, the Higher Administrative Court Berlin-Brandenburg ruled in DUH and BUND v.

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Supreme Court likely to let vape company’s FDA challenge proceed

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In 2009, Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which gives the FDA the power to regulate tobacco products and requires manufacturers to obtain the FDAs permission before putting a new tobacco product on the market. In 2016, the FDA issued a rule indicating that the law applies to e-cigarettes and e-liquids.

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3 Questions For A Tech Entrepreneur Turned Chinese Patent Enforcer (Part II)

Above The Law

Gaston Kroub: How do you see your litigation experience coloring your company’s approach to IP issues going forward? Here again, being prepared to restart or intensify efforts when the timing is right is critical, with the odds of success most impacted by the level of preparation achieved by both the litigant and their counsel.

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US appeals court upholds Illinois assault rifle ban

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In response to the ruling, Illinois Governor Pritzker stated : The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed what gun safety advocates have said from day one—the Protect Illinois Communities Act is a commonsense law that will keep Illinoisans safe. This is not the only litigation involving PICA. 50 caliber rifle and certain pistols.

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Justices to review novel bankruptcy maneuver in public harms litigation

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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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New York City’s Building Electrification Law Wins in District Court

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City of New York , plumbing and building trade groups challenged New York Citys Local Law 154 of 2021 , a piece of legislation that prohibits fossil fuel combustion in most new buildings. This blog post discusses Local Law 154, unpacks Judge Abrams decision, and ends with a refresher on California Restaurant Association v.

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US judge declares California assault weapon ban unconstitutional

JURIST

The California law makes it a felony to manufacture, distribute, import, keep for sale or lend assault weapons. Additionally, Benitez took issue with the fact that the law penalizes law-abiding citizens and “takes away” the choice from California residents to use AR-15s for self-defense.

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