Protections

New Jersey Bolsters Tenant Protections with Groundbreaking Lead Safety Law, Prioritizing Clean Water Access

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Trenton, N.J. — Acting Governor Tahesha Way signed a significant new law aimed at protecting New Jersey residents from the dangers of lead exposure in drinking water. The legislation, known as A2929/S1034, mandates that landlords must inform current and prospective tenants about lead presence in drinking water, ensures free lead testing, and lessens barriers related to lead pipe replacement. The bill enhances existing measures first introduced in 2021, when Governor Phil Murphy enacted the Lead Service Line Replacement Law. This previous legislation requires community water systems to eliminate all lead service lines in their networks … Read more

Judge Expands Protections for Guatemalan Children, Delaying Deportation Threats

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Santa Ana, California – A federal judge has decided to prolong protective measures for Guatemalan children facing deportation, a ruling that underscores ongoing concerns regarding their welfare amid immigration enforcement. The temporary protections were initially established to shield minors from potential harm associated with immediate deportation. The judge’s recent decision allows these measures to continue while further evaluations take place regarding the larger issues surrounding the plight of immigrant minors. Advocates have long argued that many of these children—who often escape violence and poverty—deserve consideration and protection under U.S. law. Lawyers representing the affected children … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Major Setback as Bankruptcy Ruling Reverses Talc Litigation Protections

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Johnson & Johnson’s recent legal defeat underscores the growing tensions surrounding tort cases as the company grapples with its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. In Chicago, Illinois, a federal judge’s ruling has complicated the pharmaceutical giant’s strategy to manage thousands of claims linked to its talc-based products, which some consumers allege caused cancer. The court’s decision rejected Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to use bankruptcy protection to shield itself from liability regarding its talc-related lawsuits. This ruling comes after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2021, with the intention of creating a trust to address … Read more

Federal Judge Halts Deportation of Guatemalan Children, Paving the Way for New Legal Protections

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A federal judge in San Francisco has issued a ruling that prevents the deportation of Guatemalan children who arrived in the U.S. without their families. The decision reflects ongoing concerns about the treatment of unaccompanied minors and the challenges they face in seeking asylum. In her ruling, Judge Emily Maxfield highlighted the potential dangers these children would encounter if returned to Guatemala, which remains fraught with violence and poverty. The case specifically involved children who crossed the border recently and sought legal protection in the U.S. amid ongoing concerns about conditions in their home country. … Read more