Appeals

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law, Dismissing Suit by LGBTQ+ Theater Group

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Nashville, TN — The a controversial Tennessee law that imposes limitations on drag performances will remain effective following a federal appeals court decision on Thursday. This ruling comes after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the law, reversing a lower court’s previous judgment that had temporarily blocked the statute on grounds of constitutional free expression rights. The court concluded that the Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater group Friends of George’s, which initiated the legal challenge last year, does not have the standing to sue. The group had argued that the law, … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Hefty Compensation for Family Impacted by Mountain Valley Pipeline

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RICHMONR, Va. — A federal appeals court recently overturned a decision by a lower court, reinstating a significant monetary award to Virginia landowners impacted by the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported the Terry family of Roanoke County, who contended that the compensation offered for their land seized for the pipeline was insufficient. The construction of the 303-mile natural gas pipeline, which has stirred controversy for its environmental and property rights implications, led to the condemnation of an eight-acre easement on the Terry family’s property. Initially, a … Read more

Washington Court of Appeals Reverses $185M Verdict Against Monsanto, Citing State’s Statute of Repose

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Seattle, WA – In a striking decision, the Washington Court ofbef Appeals recently reversed a monumental $185 million ruling against agrochemical giant Monsanto Co. The appellate court’s decision hinged on the proper application of Washington state’s statute of repose, which limits the liability of product sellers after a certain period. This legal turnaround originated from a prior court’s oversight, which mistakenly applied Missouri law, disregarding the stipulated 12-year “useful safe life” under Washington’s norms. Missouri law, unlike Washington’s, does not enforce a similar timeframe within which consumers can file defective product lawsuits. Legal expert Eric … Read more

Washington Court of Appeals Overturns $185 Million Monsanto PCB Verdict, Impacting Future and Past Cases

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Seattle, Washington — A recent ruling from the Washington Court of repercussions, reversing a substantial $185 million verdict against Monsanto could potentially nullify a cumulative $1.6 billion awarded in past jury decisions concerning the company’s liability over toxic chemicals. The verdict, pivoting on the legal interpretation of liability timelines, could set a precedent affecting numerous similar cases in the state. Earlier in May, the Court of Appeals overturned the initial verdict from a 2021 King County Superior Court case involving 200 plaintiffs comprising students, teachers, and parents from the Sky Valley Education Center. These individuals … Read more