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Ex-Weatherford Lawyer to Bring Legal Tech Savvy as General Counsel of Germany's Atotech

Although only recently announced, Josh McMorrow became vice president and group general counsel June 1. He succeeds former general counsel Gregor Frank, who is retiring this year.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

FDA Hearing on Cannabis Products—CBD Takes Center Stage

While the president and Congress gave hemp the go-ahead, it is now on the regulators to take the next step. The FDA has authority to regulate cannabis-derived compounds, including CBD, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. So far, though, the FDA has not done much regulating in regards to CBD.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ninth Circuit Hears Oral Argument in Youth Climate Change Litigation

In this case, initially filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon in August 2015, a group of 21 children allege that the federal government defendants, including the United States, the president, and the heads of several executive agencies, have denied them their constitutional rights to life, liberty or property without due process of law.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Mitigation of Environmental Risks Caused by Extreme Weather

According to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, flooding is the most frequent and damaging natural disaster impacting the commonwealth. Many of Pennsylvania's communities are located adjacent to waterbodies.
8 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Glasscock Blocks Appeal in DuPont's Bid to Keep Under Seal Lawsuit Over Corporate Spinoff

The ruling, issued late last week by Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III, could clear the way for Chemours' 65-page complaint against DuPont to be made public.
3 minute read

Law.com

Settlement Plans Take Flight in Lawsuits Over Boeing 737 Max 8 Crashes. Plus: Manhattan Jurors Add $300 M in Punitives to Talc Verdict

In an apparent course correction, Boeing and plaintiffs have signalled their willingness to submit claims to a retired Illinois judge for mediation
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Carnival Will Pay $20M Over Pollution From Its Cruise Ships

A senior U.S. District Court judge approved the agreement after the Carnival CEO stood up in open court and admitted the company's responsibility for probation violations stemming from the previous environmental case.
4 minute read

Law.com

Delta Flight Attendants Sue Lands' End Over Zac Posen-Designed Uniforms

Two flight attendants are seeing red over their new work ensembles, claiming they cause skin irritations and other health issues.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Delta Flight Attendants Sue Lands' End Over New Uniforms

Two flight attendants are seeing red over their new work ensembles, claiming they cause skin irritations and other health issues.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: Cannabis Law

In The Legal's Cannabis Law supplement, read about diversity in the industry and why it's necessary, cannabis business RICO claims, workplace guidance and the recent CBD boom.
2 minute read

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