Fights

Michigan Attorney General Fights Back as Federal Lawsuit Targets Climate Change Litigation Plans Against Big Oil

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing back against a federal lawsuit aimed at thwarting the state’s plan to engage outside legal firms in litigation against energy companies over environmental concerns. The federal complaint, filed by the U.S. Department of Justice in April, alleges that Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are attempting to improperly hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their role in climate change. In late June, Nessel’s office submitted a motion to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, arguing that the lawsuit is unfounded and based … Read more

Legal Tug-of-War: Carlisle Farm Fights Back Against Health District’s Restrictions on Sales

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CARLISLE, Ohio — A legal dispute is intensifying between a local family farm and the Warren County Health District over licensing issues. The health officials have filed a lawsuit and secured a temporary restraining order against the farm, claiming it operates like a grocery store without the necessary licenses. The farm’s owners maintain that they have established a private partnership with their customers, which they believe falls outside the scope of typical retail regulations. Recently, the temporary restraining order limited the farm’s operations to the point that the owners opted to distribute approximately $7,000 worth … Read more

Deportee’s Legal Team Fights for Contempt Action After His Unexpected Reentry

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Rochester, New York — Attorneys advocating for a man who was recently deported are intensifying their efforts to initiate contempt proceedings against government officials for actions surrounding his removal. The legal representatives claim that his deportation violated a previous order from a federal judge, prompting them to take further steps to address the situation. The man, whose legal battles have drawn considerable attention, was removed from the U.S. despite a court ruling that had purportedly permitted him to remain while seeking relief. His lawyers argue that this departure not only undermines the judicial process but … Read more

NSO Group Fights Back: Seeks New Trial Over Court’s Record $168 Million Punitive Damages in Spyware Case

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San Francisco, California — A U.S. jury has awarded nearly $168 million in punitive damages against NSO Group Technologies, a decision that the company describes as excessively punitive and will seek to overturn. The punitive damages awarded in relation to the controversial "Pegasus" spyware far exceed the compensatory damages by a staggering 376 times, which NSO argues necessitates a new trial. NSO contends that the jury’s decision is not only unjust but also reflects a broader animosity toward the firm, rather than being based solely on the specific conduct warranting punitive damages. The company asserts … Read more