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Erin Brockovich Joins Moss Landing Residents in Legal Battle Against Vistra, as EPA Cautions Possible Fire Rekindlings Amid Ongoing Health Concerns

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Moss Landing, CA — Recent events at the battery plant in Moss Landing, California, where a fire first ignited in January and subsequently rekindled a month later, have thrust the community into a tidal wave of health and safety concerns, regulatory warnings, and a legal battle involving renowned environmental advocate Erin Brockovich. After the blaze, which necessitated the evacuation of approximately 1,200 residents, ongoing adverse health effects such as headaches, nausea, and sore throat have persisted among the populace. Authorities, including the health departments of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties, are leading a … Read more

Lawsuit Alleges Texas Firm Recklessly Constructed Hazardous Battery Facility in Moss Landing, Sparking Severe Toxic Blaze

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Moss Landing, CA — A lawsuit has been filed alleging that a Texas-based energy storage company was aware of risks but still chose to construct a hazardous battery facility, which later was the site of a significant toxic fire in Moss Landing, California. The legal action claims that this decision put workers at the facility, as well as nearby residents, at risk. The lawsuit targets Vistra Corp., headquartered in Irving, Texas. According to the suit, Vistra Corp. failed to implement adequate safety measures at the battery facility or properly warn local communities about potential dangers. … Read more

Immigration Law Expert Alycia Moss Discusses the Complex Challenges and Constant Changes Impacting Idaho Businesses

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Boise, Idaho — Alycia Moss, a Boise-based attorney specializing in immigration law for over a decade, recently discussed the dynamic nature of her field and the particular challenges that businesses in Idaho face due to shifting immigration policies and visa limitations. With a career that took an unexpected turn into immigration law, Moss now finds herself at the heart of complex legal scenarios that impact both individuals and industries statewide. Moss, who joined Hawley Troxell’s immigration practice group in 2023, has represented clients before various immigration agencies including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services … Read more

Pioneering Lawyer Dick Moss, Architect of MLB Free Agency, Passes Away at 93

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NEW YORK — Dick Moss, a pivotal figure in the transformation of professional baseball through his critical role in achieving free agency for players, has died at age 93. Moss, whose sharp legal acumen challenged and ultimately reshaped the labor dynamics between Major League Baseball players and team owners, passed away of natural causes, his family announced. His pioneering efforts not only altered the course of sports law but also significantly improved the working conditions and earnings potential for athletes in baseball and other sports. Before making his mark as a trailblazing lawyer, Moss worked … Read more