Federal Appeals Court Squashes Landmark “Climate Kids” Lawsuit
A panel of federal appellate judges ordered a lower court to dismiss a landmark climate change lawsuit.
Verdicts & Settlements
Settlement Reached in New York Regarding Clergy Sex Abuse Cases
New York’s AG and the Diocese of Brooklyn have reached a settlement agreement addressing clergy sex abuse allegations.
Minneapolis Approves $150k Settlement for George Floyd Murder Eyewitness
“I look to my left, I see George Floyd. I look to my right, I see George Floyd,” Willaims said in 2021. “I look somewhere else and it’s like I’m always remembering.”
Settlement Agreement with BART Improves Accessibility for Riders with Mobility Disabilities
Part of the settlement included an emergency preparedness plan establishing a protocol for passengers separated from their mobility devices during an emergency.
CHD Wins in LA ‘Smart City’ Public Records Case, Gaining Access to 1000s of Withheld Documents Regarding Rollout of AI
Glaser added, “Angelenos have the right to be informed of the rollout and invasive repercussions of these technologies.”
Judge Rules in Historic CHD Lawsuit Challenging Fast-tracking of Wireless Infrastructure in Los Angeles
The Court held that the exemption to CEQA review the County claimed does not apply to scenic highways and historical sites because of “substantial evidence there may be environmental impacts” to them.
NRA and DC Attorney General Settle Lawsuit Alleging Misuse of Charitable Donations
Under the terms of the agreement, the National Rifle Association and its charitable arrn–the NRA Foundation–will be required to form an “Audit Committee” and take other measures to ensure that future donations are not funneled from the non-profit back to the NRA.
Supreme Court: Louisiana Police Officer Can Pursue Lawsuit Against Black Lives Matter Protest Organizer
In a brief opinion, liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor encouraged lower courts not to read too much into the decision.
Philadelphia Announces Settlement with “Ghost Gun” Suppliers
“These weapons have ended up in the hands of our youth and individuals who are not otherwise permitted to possess a firearm, and the consequences in our communities have been devastating,” a city official said in a statement.
Indigenous Tribes Claim Social Media Companies Fuel Native Youth Suicides
Two tribal nations claim that deceptive social media strategies expose indigenous youth to unusual harm.