Auto Parts Company Penalized for Hazardous Waste Storage
Company and manager penalized for unsafe hazardous waste storage practices.
Lawsuits & Litigation
Federal Court Dismisses Voter Data Lawsuit Against Rhode Island
“Voter list maintenance is a responsibility entrusted to the states,” the attorney general said, “and I remain confident in the steps we take here in Rhode Island to keep our list as accurate as possible.”
Supreme Court Lets Oil Companies Move Climate Litigation to Federal Court
“As the Court recognized, the plaintiffs’ claims are related to activities that Chevron and other energy companies performed under federal supervision during World War II,” a Chevron spokesperson said. “Those claims are flawed as a matter of both state law and federal law, and Chevron looks forward to litigating these cases in federal court, where they belong.”
Wisconsin Republicans Asks Court to Scrap School Funding Lawsuit
Mandell also said that the lawsuit challenges discrepancies in funding but does not seek to do away with the state’s private voucher program. Instead, his clients simply want to ensure that public schools receive the funding that they deserve.
Strategies a Good Personal Injury Attorney Adopts
Nobody should have to pay because someone else was careless on the road, whether it was a manufacturer, employer, or property owner.
The Burden of Proof: Dismantling the Myth of the “Clumsy” Plaintiff
Calling an injured person clumsy can be an effective way to deflect attention from a dangerous property condition.
Nebraska Prison Reverses Ban on Certain Native American Religious Practices
“It should not have taken a lawsuit to reach this outcome,” said Carter Matt, a staff attorney with the ACLU of Nebraska. “The government clearly overstepped by barring dozens of people form participating in traditional religious practices. Officials did not relent when our clients advocated for themselves through the grievance process.”
Court Won’t Let Trump Administration Pre-Emptively Sue Hawaii
The Justice Department’s lawsuit against Hawaii was part of a wider-ranging effort against states attempting to hold the oil industry liable for the practical damage wrought by climate change. Under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, the government also filed claims targeting Michigan, New York, and Vermont.
Unsealed Court Documents Suggest Amazon Pressured Retailers to Keep Prices Low
“Especially while consumers face an affordability crisis, there is no room for illegal practices that impede competition and raise prices,” Bonta said.
How Pain and Stress After an Accident Can Affect Your Decisions and Your Case
Accidents don’t just affect the body, they affect how we think and respond. Pain, stress, and shock can all influence decisions in ways that may not be obvious at the time.