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Global warming litigation heats up
Matthew F. Pawa
Scientists believe that global warming is primarily caused
by human activities, especially those that add to growing levels
of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If this trend continues,
the results could be devastating: floods, deadly heat waves,
and the loss of entire ecosystems are just a few of the possibilities.
So who is to blame for this state of affairs, and can they be
held to account?
Representing Mother Earth
Interview with Trip Van Noppen
Trip Van Noppen is the president of Earthjustice, a nonprofit,
public-interest law firm whose motto is, “Because the
earth needs a good lawyer.” His firm represents national,
state, and local environmental groups, health advocates, and
people harmed by environmental pollution. In this interview,
Van Noppen discusses some key legal victories and describes
the hard work that still lies ahead.
Alternative theories for environmental
contamination cases
Burton LeBlanc and Misty A. Farris
Environmental pollution cases are usually grounded in allegations
of negligence, but plaintiff lawyers shouldn’t ignore
the possibility of bringing nuisance and trespass claims, too.
The additional cost of bringing these claims is minimal, and
the benefits—including saving a case from a statute-of-limitations
challenge—can be enormous.
The green(er) law practice
Evelyne Michaut and Rob Watson
You may have made a few changes in your office to become more
environmentally friendly. But can you go greener? From recycling
paper to completely overhauling your building’s energy
sources, there are steps that any firm can take to lessen its
“carbon footprint.” Read about innovative solutions
some firms are using, and learn how even small changes can help
save the planet—and save you money.
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'Welcome home, you're fired'
Samuel F. Wright and Greg T. Rinckey
When members of the armed services have to leave their civilian
jobs to deploy, the law guarantees that those jobs will be there
when they return. But too many employers flout that law, and
government agencies have not been strong advocates for returning
vets. As a private lawyer, you can cut through—or completely
avoid—the government paperwork and represent your client
more forcefully.
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News & Trends
"Free expression" can come
at high cost for some workers
Oregon Supreme Court upholds punitive
damages against Philip Morris
Published clinical trials show skewed
results, study says
Alabama Supreme Court ends toxic-tort
catch-22
Wachovia sued for its role in telemarketing
fraud
Insurers continue to overcharge, underpay
policyholders, study finds
Public Citizen seeks "black-box"
warning for popular antibiotics
Departments
President’s page
Standing up for high standards
Supreme Court review
Fitting sentences
Tech brief
Taming the paper tiger
Reflections
Courting Wikipedia
Hearsay
Justice in motion
Communications effort focuses Congress,
media on preemption
Practice section members converge in Puerto
Rico
Triad of new litigation groups certified
Litigation documents housed in Exchange
now total 150,000
An Earth-friendly TRIAL
Books
Creative Common Law Strategies for
Protecting the Environment edited by Clifford Rechtschaffen
and Denise Antolini
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