A recent decision by Hawaii’s Supreme Court rejected an appeal by lawyers representing Big Oil. It perhaps pushed the plaintiffs, the city and county of Honolulu, towards achieving something that has not been done before – having a lawsuit against fossil fuel companies go to…
It’s been a hot minute since President Bill Clinton signed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) into law in 1996. However, that 27-year-old legislation appears to have stood the test of time – at least for now. Section 230 was enacted to guide…
The residents of Richmond, Indiana, a town with a population of 35,000, experienced a major environmental disaster on April 11 when a large-scale fire erupted at the site of My Way Trading Warehouse, a plastic recycling business. According to several news reports, the business owner,…
In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association over a coach’s sexual abuse, alleging the abuse occurred at the training center in Florida. She filed…
The lure of sweetness is difficult to resist. However, it is common knowledge that consuming large amounts of sugar can be unhealthy, even deadly. It can add to the chance of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues and, ultimately, death. Instead of using sugar, consumers are increasingly…
Last year Brian Flores, former head coach for the Miami Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against the National Football League, alleging it is “rife with racism.” A year later, the NFL continues to reckon with the issue. The Flores lawsuit, filed on February 1, 2022, pointed…