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New Jersey Law Journal

Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking

One area of uncertainty is how courts will interpret whether a claim arising from the emission of greenhouse gasses constitutes an insurable claim.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Faegre Drinker Adds Phila. Partners From Ballard Spahr, Manko Gold

Timothy Katsiff is a commercial litigator, while Thomas Duncan focuses on transactional work in the environmental sphere.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Novel Law, Deep Pockets Create 'Element of Significant Uncertainty'

"Gov. Murphy wants to line the whole coast with these, which is shocking, considering the coastal economy is one of the [state's] major sources of revenue," said Bruce Afran, the Princeton attorney representing the plaintiffs.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Judges Must Be Ready for Growing Trend of Climate-Related Litigation, Jurist Tells Colleagues

"We know these cases are coming, we know they're here and that more are coming," said Oregon Supreme Court Justice Rebecca A. Duncan. "What do we need to be aware of? How can we manage these cases? And one of the things that we can be aware of to help us prepare are the resources."
4 minute read

International Edition

UK and US Lawsuits Seek Accountability for Environmental and Financial Justice in the Middle East

The U.K. suit, filed by Hausfeld against oil giant BP, alleges health damages caused by flaring practices, while in the U.S., a class action suit filed against Lebanese financial institutions on behalf of depositors alleges financial misconduct and violations of federal racketeering laws.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California's New Climate Disclosure Laws Under Fire in Lawsuit Against California Air Resources Board

"These laws are expected to apply to 10,000 businesses or more, including those that conduct a minimal amount of business in the state," write David R. Carpenter and Maureen F. Gorsen of Sidley Austin.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Co-Founder Logan Paul Defends Prime Sports Drink on TikTok as Motion to Dismiss Decision Is Pending

YouTube influencer Logan Paul attempted to dispute class action allegations that Prime Hydration drinks contain dangerous levels of PFAS, posting a TikTok video addressing the suit to his more than 18.4 million followers, less than a week after a hearing on Prime's motion to dismiss in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Recent New Jersey Environmental Case Law: An Overview

Contributor Lewis Goldshore offers a survey of recent Appellate Division decisions that affect New Jersey environmental law.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

EPA Finalizes Rules to Reduce Power Plant Pollution 90% in 8 Years

An industry group calls the 2032 deadline for cutting greenhouse gas emissions problematic.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Weirdness of Appeals Under Section 308 of Act 2

Section 308 of Act 2 makes all "decisions by the Department of Environmental Protection involving the reports and evaluations required under Act 2 to be considered appealable actions under" the Environmental Hearing Board Act. That stands out from the rest of Pennsylvania environmental law. It has not been litigated very often, but it may pose risks for practitioners.
7 minute read

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