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Activists Sideline Congress, Employ Courts in Push to Restrict Fossil Fuels

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WASHINGTON — With the planet warming and a storm of legal battles swirling, recent lawsuits in state courts have brought into focus a fierce debate over the role of the judiciary in climate change policy. Some activists and local governments argue that, faced with congressional inaction and persistent global emissions, pursuing legal action against oil companies may be an effective route to trigger change. This strategy has drawn criticism from various quarters, who claim it circumvents the democratic process and could saddle U.S. companies with disproportionate blame for global greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change, historically … Read more

Judicial Milestone: 19th-Century Antitrust Laws Effectively Restrict Big Tech’s Power, Case Against Google Reveals

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Washington — A recent federal court ruling against Google has underscored the enduring potency of 19th-century antitrust laws in challenging and regulating the sprawling influence of today’s tech giants. In a groundbreaking decision, the court found Google guilty of maintaining illegal monopolies in search and search advertising markets, highlighting the applicability of older statutes like the Sherman Antitrust Act to modern digital behemoths. Judge Amit Mehta’s detailed opinion, running over 200 pages, points to Google’s strategic control over search distribution channels as a primary factor in stifling competition. The tech company’s agreements with phone manufacturers, … Read more

Finland Enacts New Legislation to Restrict Migrant Entry at Russian Border

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Helsinki, Finland — Finland’s parliament has recently enacted a law granting authorities the power to turn away asylum-seekers at the border in times of crisis, particularly focusing on the influx of migrants from Russia. This move comes as a measure to better manage migration and secure the nation’s borders as tensions and geopolitical shifts impact European boundaries. The legislation comes in the wake of increased concerns about the potential for large-scale unauthorized migration across the Finnish-Russian border, reminiscent of the situation in 2015 when Europe witnessed one of its most significant influxes of refugees and … Read more

North Carolina’s Fireworks Laws Restrict Aerial Displays: What’s Legal This 4th of July?

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As Independence Day approaches, residents across North Carolina are revisiting the do’s and don’ts of fireworks, a staple of the holiday’s celebrations. While spectacular shows light up the skies at public events, private use of pyrotechnics is wrapped in legal stipulations that might dampen the festive spirit for some. In North Carolina, the law distinctly prohibits the use of any fireworks that propel into the air, such as bottle rockets and Roman candles. Nonetheless, there are several novelty items that are permissible under state laws. Among the legal varieties are wire sparklers, smoke devices, and … Read more