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Climate Change Litigation: 21st Century Tobacco Litigation?

In recent months, the steady drumbeat of climate change litigation has grown increasingly louder as municipalities in California and New York have filed…
6 minute read

The Recorder

Judge Trump Accused of Bias Sides With Him in Border Wall Case

In the 2016 election, Trump said U.S. District Judge Gonzalo Curiel was biased against him because of his Hispanic heritage.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Some Clarity for Regulatory Takings

In this Condemnation and Tax Certiorari column, Jonathan Houghton writes: The law of regulatory takings can be a difficult labyrinth for the uninitiated. However, the 'Baycrest' decision has created a clearer landscape.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Abrupt Policy Change on Century-Old Migratory Bird Treaty Act

In their Domestic Environmental Law column, Christine A. Fazio and Ethan I. Strell discuss the legislative history of and litigation stemming from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Barclay Damon: Am Law 50 Firms Fighting Hard to Regain Lost Market Share

"Firms that figure out how to harness the power and energy of Generation X and the millennials will be the winners," said John Langan, managing partner of of Barclay Damon.
11 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Health Group NSF International Appoints Julie Timmer as General Counsel

The organization said Timmer's role will be to advise and counsel NSF leaders on the legal, risk and compliance aspects of business initiatives, policies, employment relationships and other issues.
3 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court Allows Landmark Lead Paint Ruling to Stand—for Now

The state's high court declined to review a ruling against major manufacturers of lead paint that held them liable for hundreds of millions of dollars in remediation costs.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut's 'Celotex' Problem: Preventing Unnecessary Trials by Revitalizing Summary Judgment

The perception that summary judgment is more difficult to obtain in Connecticut state courts has led to a series of Superior Court decisions that all but eliminate its utility. Fortunately, the Connecticut Supreme Court has begun to take corrective action.
15 minute read

The American Lawyer

Jenner's Environmental Chair Goes From Big Law to Boutique

After 24 years at Jenner & Block, E. Lynn Grayson is headed to a five-lawyer firm controlled by women in the Windy City.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Controversial $225M ExxonMobil Settlement Upheld by Appellate Division

Appellate Division Judge Carmen Messano said in a published decision that there was no reason to vacate the settlement agreement.
5 minute read

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