Legal

Red State Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preempt Abortion Shield Laws Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and 15 fellow attorneys general from Republican-led states are calling for federal intervention to counteract “shield laws” enacted in Democratic-run states that protect abortion providers from liability. The group addressed U.S. House and Senate leaders in a letter, urging Congress to take action to preempt these state laws that they argue obstruct pro-life legislation. The letter references the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which returned the authority to regulate abortion to individual states. Since that decision, many states with strict abortion … Read more

2025 Damage Awards Report Reveals Surge in Federal Court Verdicts, Highlighting Legal Landscape Shifts and Rising Risks

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San Jose, California — Federal court damage awards have reached unprecedented levels, with recent trends indicating an evolving landscape for litigation involving higher jury verdicts and unpredictable outcomes. A new report from Lex Machina®, a legal analytics platform by LexisNexis®, assesses these significant changes in its 2025 Damage Awards Litigation Report, providing insights from 2015 to 2024. The report details staggering increases in average damage awards in federal courts, surpassing previous highs by more than $1 million in both 2023 and 2024. With these heightened stakes, law firms, corporate counsel, and insurers must adapt their … Read more

New York Climate Law Under Fire: Judge Suggests State is Failing to Meet Mandates Amid Growing Legal Challenges

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ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. — A judge signaled on Friday that New York may be in violation of its climate change law, casting doubt on the state’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions as required. Ulster County Supreme Court Justice Julian Schreibman sharply challenged a lawyer from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), who argued that the agency could not implement necessary regulations in the near future. During the hearing, Schreibman questioned the validity of the DEC’s claim that it needed flexibility due to the uncertainty of the times. “I don’t know that … Read more

Green Card Scientist Held for a Week Without Clarity, Legal Team Raises Concerns

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A scientist holding a green card was detained for a week in an airport immigration facility, sparking concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals in the U.S. immigration system, according to reports from the individual’s lawyer. The incident, described as perplexing, has raised questions about the lack of transparency regarding detention practices and the potential impact on academic professionals. The scientist, whose identity remains undisclosed, was traveling to the United States for a work-related engagement when the unexpected detainment occurred. According to the lawyer, the individual did not receive a clear explanation for the detention, … Read more