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The Legal Intelligencer

Environmental Cases in the Pennsylvania Appellate Courts During 2017

The Pennsylvania appellate courts decided about two dozen cases that one could call “environmental” last year. A brief review follows that necessarily…
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Cherokee Nation Vows to Keep Up Fight vs. Pharma Over Opioids Despite Legal Setback

After a federal judge ruled that the tribal court does not have jurisdiction over the Cherokee Nation's lawsuit against several pharmaceutical distributors and retail pharmacies over the opioid addiction epidemic, the territory's attorney general has vowed to continue the legal battle by refiling the case in state court.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Masterpiece Cakeshop v. CCRC': A Difficult Balance for Justices

The Supreme Court has again been asked to resolve a closely watched dispute involving discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The court heard oral argument in December in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, which, unlike prior challenges in this area, involves the First Amendment.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

AG Porrino Returning to Lowenstein to Head Litigation Practice

Christopher Porrino, a legal adviser to outgoing Gov. Chris Christie in three different positions over the course of the administration, is returning to Lowenstein Sandler as partner and chairman of the litigation department.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Attorney Fees Vs. Fear in Domestic Violence Cases

The Florida Supreme Court authorizes attorney fees in repeat domestic violence cases, but dissenters worry the decision will have a "chilling effect" on fearful victims.
3 minute read

International Edition

Magic circle firms centre stage as Carillion holds talks with lenders to stave off collapse

Raft of firms advising as embattled government contractor holds crisis meeting at CC's HQ
2 minute read

International Edition

Magic circle firms centre stage as Carillion holds talks with lenders to stave off collapse

Raft of firms advising as embattled government contractor holds crisis meeting at CC's HQ
2 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: 24,000 Years of Litigation?

The feds paid $534 million in 2017 for suits by power plants over storage of spent nuclear fuel--and there's no end in sight. Plus three airlines settle an antitrust class action.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. High Court: Convicted Father's Denial of Abuse Is Grounds for Removing Children

In a 4-1 decision, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that parents' refusal for three years to acknowledge their role in the abuse of their infant daughter justified the termination of their parental rights to the girl's younger sister, who was physically unharmed in the initial incident.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judge Backs Expedited Production of Trump Travel Ban FOIA

U.S. District Court Judge Paul Gardephe said the government's had six months to produce the material and offered no compelling reason why the documents shouldn't be produced quickly.
3 minute read

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