Challenges

Hindu Side Lawyer Anticipates Dismissal as Masjid Committee Challenges Verdict in Gyanvapi Case

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VARANASI, India – The legal battle over the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has taken another turn as the mosque committee moves to the High Court (HC) to challenge a recent verdict. The committee aims to prevent the implementation of the court’s decision that favored the Hindu side, who claim the mosque was built on the site of a destroyed temple. The move comes after a lower court ruled in favor of the Hindu litigants, stating that there was sufficient evidence to support their claim. Now, the committee representing the mosque is determined to have the … Read more

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

California Judge Challenges Appointment Request by Joseph Saveri Law Firm in Sarah’s Copyright Lawsuit against Meta

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San Francisco, California – A federal judge in California expressed doubts about a motion seeking to appoint the Joseph Saveri Law Firm as the interim lead counsel in a copyright lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of social media giant Facebook. The lawsuit was filed by comedian Sarah and her team, who are seeking class action status. During the court hearing on Thursday, the judge questioned the request to appoint the Joseph Saveri Law Firm as interim lead counsel, suggesting that the motion lacked details about the firm’s experience and expertise in handling copyright litigation. … Read more

Unveiling the Surge of Mass Torts: Exploring Ontario’s Certification Challenges and Carriage Fights

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Toronto, Ontario – The province of Ontario is witnessing a surge in mass tort cases due to a combination of certification challenges, carriage conflicts, and the influence of plaintiffs’ lawyers. However, this trend is not mirrored in all Canadian provinces. In a recent podcast episode, lawyers from Blakes law firm shed light on the disparities between mass torts and class actions, and why one may be preferred over the other. Unlike class actions, which seek compensation for a large group of people harmed by a common incident, mass torts focus on individual claims that arise … Read more