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Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Climate Liability Lawsuits in Boulder vs. Oil Giants
law-and-policy8 days ago

Supreme Court Weighs Fate of Climate Liability Lawsuits in Boulder vs. Oil Giants

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on October 5 in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a pivotal case determining whether federal law preempts state-level climate damages lawsuits against ExxonMobil and Suncor. Boulder seeks billions in compensation for climate-related harms, alleging the companies concealed knowledge of fossil fuel impacts. While the court’s direction remains unclear, experts suggest the justices struggled to find a clear legal basis for the industry’s preemption arguments. A ruling is expected next summer, with potential implications for dozens of similar cases nationwide.

via The Guardian|
#boulder-county#climate-litigation#federal-preemption
Supreme Court Opens Term with Pivotal Climate Liability Hearing
law-and-policy9 days ago

Supreme Court Opens Term with Pivotal Climate Liability Hearing

The U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term on October 5 by hearing arguments in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a landmark case determining whether federal law preempts state-level climate damages lawsuits against fossil fuel companies. Boulder seeks billions in damages from ExxonMobil and Suncor for alleged climate-related harms, alleging decades of deception. Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself due to stock holdings, creating a risk of a 4-4 split that would uphold the lower court’s decision without setting a national precedent. The outcome could impact dozens of similar lawsuits across the U.S., including a major suit by California.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-change#energy-liability#federalism
New U.S. and California Laws Trigger Fresh Lawsuits Over Nazi-Looted Art in Pasadena and Auschwitz
law-and-policy23 days ago

New U.S. and California Laws Trigger Fresh Lawsuits Over Nazi-Looted Art in Pasadena and Auschwitz

Two new lawsuits filed in California demand the return of artworks seized by the Nazis, citing recent state and federal legislation that strengthens claims for Holocaust survivors and their heirs. One suit targets the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena for the return of 16th-century paintings by Lucas Cranach the Elder, while the other seeks watercolors from the Auschwitz Memorial that were forced upon a prisoner by Josef Mengele. Both museums assert they hold legal title to the works, but plaintiffs argue new laws eliminate previous statutory defenses, allowing cases to proceed on their merits.

via NBC Los Angeles|
#auschwitz-memorial#california-ab-2867#holocaust-restitution
Unlawful and Ineffective: Retired Coast Guard Officers Oppose Sea Drug Strikes
law-and-policy1 month ago

Unlawful and Ineffective: Retired Coast Guard Officers Oppose Sea Drug Strikes

Just Security argues that a year of U.S. military strikes against suspected drug smugglers at sea is legally unsound without an armed conflict, strategically counterproductive, and morally corrosive. The piece cautions these actions undermine long-standing maritime law‑enforcement partnerships, destroy evidence and intelligence, and threaten personnel safety and ethics. Public signals suggest trafficking levels rebound after initial disruption, and several allies have curtailed intelligence sharing. The authors—retired Coast Guard officers—advocate restoring the Coast Guard–led, law‑enforcement maritime interdiction model that respects domestic and international law and sovereignty while effectively targeting criminal networks.

via Just Security|
#coast-guard#drug-trafficking#law-and-policy
College football is evolving, not dying
sports1 month ago

College football is evolving, not dying

Tom Fornelli argues that college football isn’t dying, it’s evolving amid NIL, the transfer portal, and legal uncertainty. While more lawsuits and regulatory debates are likely, the sport has always changed, and time—not doom—is what’s needed to figure out revenue sharing and governance. The piece urges fans to stop panicking and focus on enjoying the games this season while the system works toward clearer rules and potential federal involvement.

via CBS Sports|
#college-football#evolution#law-and-policy
DOJ Reaches Landmark Settlement With Texas Children's Hospital Over Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care
law-and-policy5 months ago

DOJ Reaches Landmark Settlement With Texas Children's Hospital Over Pediatric Gender-Affirming Care

The Justice Department announced the first resolution in its national probe into alleged federal-law violations tied to pediatric gender-affirming procedures, with Texas Children’s Hospital agreeing to stop such procedures for minors, pay $10 million in damages and penalties, and fund a detransitioner care clinic; the settlement also involves alleged false billing, the hospital cooperated, and there has been no admission of liability as the investigation continues.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#detransitioner#false-claims-act#gender-affirming-care
DOJ Moves to Revoke Citizenship for 12 Denaturalization Cases Involving Terrorism and War Crimes
law-and-policy5 months ago

DOJ Moves to Revoke Citizenship for 12 Denaturalization Cases Involving Terrorism and War Crimes

The Department of Justice filed civil denaturalization actions in multiple districts against 12 naturalized U.S. citizens who allegedly concealed criminal histories and ties to terrorism, including cases involving al-Qaida, war crimes, sexual abuse of a minor, and other offenses, seeking to revoke their citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act and restore integrity to the naturalization process.

via Department of Justice (.gov)|
#citizenship#denaturalization#immigration
New Hampshire Implements Major Legal Changes in 2026, Including Ending Vehicle Inspections
law-and-policy9 months ago

New Hampshire Implements Major Legal Changes in 2026, Including Ending Vehicle Inspections

New Hampshire has enacted over 300 new laws effective in 2026, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on sanctuary city policies, fee increases, bans on ambulance surprise billing, regulations on AI use involving minors, and enhancements to voting and public records access, among others.

via New Hampshire Bulletin|
#2026-laws#gender-affirming-care#immigration
Upcoming Colorado Laws: Bison Protection, Transparency, and More in 2026
law-and-policy9 months ago

Upcoming Colorado Laws: Bison Protection, Transparency, and More in 2026

Colorado is implementing about 20 new laws starting January 1, including expanded repair rights for electronics, additional neonatal care leave, stricter gun show security requirements, rent and fee transparency, and enhanced protection for wild bison, reflecting a broad range of policy updates across various sectors.

via Colorado Public Radio|
#colorado-laws#family-leave#gun-show-security
Judge Allows Sharing of Medicaid Data with ICE
law-and-policy9 months ago

Judge Allows Sharing of Medicaid Data with ICE

A California federal judge allowed the federal government to share basic Medicaid participant information with ICE, but blocked sharing of more sensitive data, citing unclear policies and privacy concerns. The ruling permits sharing of minimal data like citizenship, location, and contact info, while safeguarding more detailed health data, amid ongoing legal disputes over immigration enforcement and data privacy.

via NBC News|
#court-ruling#data-sharing#ice