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New Jersey Court Considers Expanding Litigation Against Monsanto Over Roundup Claims

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court has received a new filing seeking to categorize a batch of lawsuits against Monsanto Co. and Bayer AG as multicounty litigation, a move that underscores ongoing legal scrutiny over claims of harm linked to the weed killer Roundup. This marks the second such attempt to consolidate these injury claims, signaling a continued effort to address the allegations collectively. The increasing litigation stems from accusations that exposure to Roundup has caused severe health issues. The lawsuits assert that Monsanto, now owned by Bayer AG, failed to warn users … Read more

U.S. Immigration Court Greenlights Deportation Case Against Prominent Palestinian Activist and Columbia University Student

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JENA, La. — A U.S. immigration court in rural Louisiana has ruled that the Trump Administration can proceed with its deportation case against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and Palestinian activist, marking a significant case in the intersection of immigration law and free speech. Judge Jamee Comans of the LaSalle Immigration Court, operating within a high-security detention facility managed by private contractors, delivered the decision last month. Khalil, a notable figure within the pro-Palestinian student movement at Columbia University’s New York campus, was arrested in March at his apartment building in New York … Read more

Local Property Owners Association Prepares to Challenge New Wetlands Regulations in Court

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MAYVILLE, N.Y. — Officials in Mayville and nearby Chautauqua have not committed to a legal battle against newly proposed state wetlands regulations, despite mounting pressure and advocacy from local organizations. Jim Wehrfritz, president of the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association (CLPOA), outlined the group’s objections and impending legal strategy during a recent village board meeting. Wehrfritz criticized the regulations for being “arbitrary and overly broad,” during his presentation in Mayville. He emphasized concerns over the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) criteria for defining wetlands, which he suggested could unjustly affect substantial portions of shoreline … Read more

Nassau County Supreme Court Implements New Filing Procedures for Orders to Show Cause, Enhancing Litigation Process

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MINEOLA, N.Y. — In a significant update to the procedural practices of the Nassau County Supreme Court, attorneys and litigants are now required to navigate new regulations regarding the filing of orders to show cause. These orders, commonly applied in urgent legal matters seeking immediate relief such as stays or temporary restraining orders, have evolved with recent amendments, aiming to streamline judicial processes and promote timely communications. At the heart of these amendments is a modification to the pre-existing rule under 22 NYCRR § 202.7(f). This rule mandates that the opposing party receives prior notification … Read more