Tom Stebbins

Tom Stebbins

October 06, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Dear California: Read the Rulings From New York. Courts Can't Solve Climate Crisis

The U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit's 2021 ruling affirming dismissal of New York City's climate change lawsuit against the oil industry creates a clear road map for California's latest suit to be tossed, the director of the Law Reform Alliance of New York writes.

By Tom Stebbins

5 minute read

October 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Congress Should Enact Antitrust Reforms That Spur Competition, Not Excessive Lawsuits

Simply put, categorically eliminating state antitrust actions from ever being consolidated in MDLs does not facilitate justice; it facilitates excessive and burdensome litigation at the expense of justice.

By Phil Goldberg and Tom Stebbins

3 minute read

May 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York Needs Holistic Reforms, Not Expanded Liability

Heedlessly expanding liability, and thus throwing fuel on the cost-of-living crisis's fire, cannot be the answer.

By Tom Stebbins

4 minute read