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The Legal Intelligencer

A Year in Review: The EPA and the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump took office last January with a keen focus on minimizing regulatory burdens imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency. In the first months of his presidency, Trump took aim at many Obama-era regulations, issuing a spate of executive orders promoting deregulation, reduced regulatory costs, energy independence, expedited environmental reviews for infrastructure projects and economic growth.
8 minute read

Delaware Law Weekly

Study Stresses Improvements After Deadly Prison Takeover

A report from the special assistant tasked with overseeing reforms at the Delaware Department of Correction on Thursday revealed that new security cameras and the creation of an inmate advisory council were among the steps being taken to improve security at state prisons in the wake of last year's deadly takeover of James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Senate Won't Investigate Forcible Kissing Allegation Against State Senator

An investigation into an accusation that a state senator forcibly kissed a former staffer won't be conducted by the chamber because the matter does not fall under its jurisdiction, Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said on Thursday.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Family Sues Delta, Others Over Mass Shooting at Fort Lauderdale Airport

The 17-count complaint runs 226 pages, including 73 pages of allegations and 153 of exhibits.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Florida House Speaker Says He Saw Misconduct by Legislators

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran said he has personally confronted former state legislators who sexually harassed others, but he won't name names.
3 minute read

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

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