Industries

Rising Tide of For-Profit Climate Change Lawsuits Poses New Challenges for U.S. Industries

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Washington, D.C. — An increasing number of American industries, particularly within the sectors of energy, transportation, and utilities, are confronting a novel and escalating threat that has little to do with market dynamics or technological innovation. The growing phenomenon of for-profit climate change lawsuits is poised to redefine corporate liabilities and environmental accountability. As climate change becomes a central focus for regulatory and public scrutiny, a new frontier in environmental litigation is taking shape. This shift involves private entities and individuals taking legal action against businesses, accusing them of contributing to global warming and environmental … Read more

Future Implications of Key Legal Developments in 2023 Shaping Various Industries: From Rejecting Overly Ambitious PFAS Class Actions to Amendments of Federal Rule 702 on Expert Witness Testimony

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Harriss Beach Attorneys Abbie Eliasberg Fuchs, Daniel R. Strecker, and Alessandra G. Ash have analyzed key judicial holdings and legal developments in federal court and tort hotspots across the country that have impacted the industry in 2023 and may shape the years ahead. They have shared potential implications for future cases in regards to these topics: – The Sixth Circuit has rejected an overly ambitious PFAS class action. – The Hair Relaxer MDL is proceeding. – Illinois now permits punitive damages in wrongful death cases and has increased the availability of expedited trials. – California … Read more