Crisis

Portsmouth’s Housing Crisis: Dillon’s Law Hampers Efforts to Mandate Affordable Housing in New Developments

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is grappling with a pressing housing crisis driven by various factors, including population growth, limited land availability, and escalating construction costs. However, the city faces a significant roadblock in the form of Dillon’s Law, which restricts its authority to mandate affordable or workforce housing in new developments. Dillon’s Law, originating from an 1868 Iowa court case, imposes limitations on local governments’ powers, allowing them to take actions only explicitly permitted by state law. In terms of housing policy, this legal restriction hampers Portsmouth’s ability to implement measures that promote housing affordability and … Read more

Chicago Takes Legal Action Against Oil & Gas Giants, Accusing Them of Deceiving Consumers on Climate Crisis

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Chicago, Illinois – The city of Chicago is taking a stand against major oil and gas companies by filing a new climate fraud lawsuit. Utilizing local laws, Chicago alleges that these energy giants, including BP, Exxon Mobil, and Chevron, deceived consumers for years regarding the impact of their products on climate change. This lawsuit adds Chicago to the growing list of plaintiffs demanding accountability from the oil industry. The evidence presented in the lawsuit demonstrates a deliberate and intentional effort by the defendants to mislead Chicago residents about the dangers associated with their oil and … Read more

UK Foreign Secretary Warns Israel of Possible Breach of International Law in Gaza Crisis

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London, United Kingdom – The UK foreign secretary, Lord Cameron, issued a stark warning on Tuesday and implied that the UK would not support a full-scale attack on the Rafah area in Gaza. Lord Cameron declared that if Israel fails to provide food and water to the people of Gaza, it would be in breach of international law as the occupying power. He expressed concerns about Israel’s conduct and highlighted the impossibility for the people of Rafah to relocate, given the destruction of their homes and the unfeasibility of traveling into Egypt. Lord Cameron emphasized … Read more

Pregnancy Crisis Center Lawsuit Advances Despite Thrown-Out Request, Opens Path to Challenge Misleading Advertising Claims

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Worcester, Massachusetts – A lawsuit brought against a pregnancy crisis center in Worcester has advanced, as the judge denied the center’s request to dismiss the case. The center in question, Clearway Clinic, is accused of misleading a pregnant woman who sought medical advice. Clearway, a nonprofit organization, argued that it could not be sued under Massachusetts business laws governing deceptive advertising. However, the judge ruled that the lawsuit is allowed to proceed. This decision is significant as it may pave the way for false and misleading advertising claims against crisis pregnancy centers in Massachusetts. Attorney … Read more