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Lawsuit Challenges California’s New Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Risk Disclosure Laws

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SAN FRANCISCO, California – A lawsuit has been filed challenging California’s new laws that require businesses to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks. The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act and the Climate-Related Financial Risk Act were signed into law recently, mandating annual and biennial disclosures respectively. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other organizations filed the lawsuit, arguing that the laws violate the First Amendment and that federal regulations preempt California’s ability to regulate emissions in other states. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, along with the American Farm Bureau Federation, California … Read more

New Jersey State Ordered to Pay $10 Million for Forcing Correctional Officer with Multiple Sclerosis to Resign

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Hamilton, New Jersey – A state appeals court has upheld a lower court’s order for the state of New Jersey to pay $10 million in punitive damages to a former Juvenile Justice Commission correctional officer. The officer, Shelley Pritchett, was forced to resign in 2011 due to her multiple sclerosis. The three-judge panel agreed with the Mercer County jury’s decision in a 2017 trial, stating that the supervisors who pushed Pritchett into early retirement acted reprehensibly. Pritchett had sued the state for discrimination, accusing her bosses of violating the state Law Against Discrimination by failing … Read more

Former WWE Employee Files Serious Allegations Against Vince McMahon, Lawyer Suggests Settlement Likely

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TAMPA, Florida – Vince McMahon, the former head of WWE, has recently been engulfed in accusations of sexual trafficking and misconduct by a former employee. These serious allegations have led to McMahon’s resignation from WWE and TKO for good. Now, a prominent lawyer reportedly believes that the lawsuit against McMahon will likely end in a settlement, rather than going to trial. Former WWE employee Janel Grant has filed a lawsuit against McMahon, alleging that he shared explicit content of her without her consent, involving other WWE employees, unnamed executives, and stars. The lawsuit also claims … Read more

Elmira Attorney Bryan Maggs Vies for New Family Court Judge Position in Chemung County

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ELMIRA, N.Y. – Chemung County in New York will soon have a second Family Court judge, with attorney Bryan Maggs announcing his candidacy for the position. The addition of this new role was made possible by state legislation passed last year, which amended the state’s Judiciary Law and Family Court Act to allocate additional judges across various jurisdictions. As a registered Republican, Maggs, who brings 23 years of experience as a trial attorney, hopes to secure the newly-created Family Court seat in the upcoming fall election. Maggs’ background includes serving as a U.S. Army Judge … Read more