Tag #Litigation

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Environmental Groups to Challenge Trump's Anti-Environmental Executive Orders

President Trump's executive orders targeting environmental protections are facing legal challenges from environmental nonprofits. These challenges focus on the reversal of the offshore oil and gas drilling ban, a 10-to-1 deregulatory freeze, and potential defunding of key environmental agencies and ...

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Climate Action
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Fame Cove Subdivision Plan Faces Environmental, Legal Challenges

Billionaire Phillip Dong Fang Lee plans to subdivide his 400-hectare Fame Cove property into up to 16 lots for sale, despite a council proposal to protect it and a court order for environmental remediation; the property has a history of environmental breaches and failed development attempts.

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Life on Land
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Google Fights €4.34 Billion EU Android Antitrust Fine

Google faces a €4.34 billion EU fine for allegedly abusing its Android dominance by requiring pre-installation of Google Search and Chrome, a claim Google contests, arguing its strategy fostered competition; the court will issue a ruling on June 12th.

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FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Deel's $800M Revenue Run Rate Fuels IPO Plans Amidst Lawsuit

Deel, a human resources software firm, reached an $800 million annual revenue run rate, a 70% year-over-year increase in December, and is preparing for an IPO as early as next year, despite facing a lawsuit alleging money laundering.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Georgia Governor Pushes Tort Reform Amidst Debate Over Rising Insurance Costs

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is pushing for tort reform to lower insurance costs, proposing changes to liability rules, compensation limits, and jury processes; the impact on premiums remains debated, with some studies showing mixed results and others emphasizing the influence of other economic facto...

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LA Wildfire Survivors Demand Fossil Fuel Companies Pay for Damages

Los Angeles wildfire survivors are demanding that fossil fuel companies pay for damages caused by the blazes, citing the industry's role in fueling climate change; lawmakers will soon introduce legislation to hold these companies accountable, and activists are protesting at oil facilities.

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Chevron Doctrine Overruling Increases IRS Scrutiny and Tax Litigation

The Supreme Court's overturning of the Chevron Doctrine in June 2024 eliminated deference given to agency interpretations of statutes; this will increase tax litigation in 2025 as courts review agency actions and the IRS, with increased funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, enforces regulations ...

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