Showing posts with label lawsuits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lawsuits. Show all posts
Thursday, July 23, 2026
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
“The industry doesn’t want front-of-pack labelling because it’s a first step toward classifying the products for its healthiness or not, and then it gets easier to tax them, it gets easier to put bans on them for marketing and those types of things.”…
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue
The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 but only took effect in May, requires plastic and packaging companies to use less single-use plastic, and ensure by 2032 that all packaging is either recyclable or compostable. The big idea is to incentivize producers of plastics to consider the end of their products’ life in order to create better, more sustainable bottles, containers and wrappings.
Under the new rules, plastic producers have to cut single-use plastic, increase recycling rates, and pay $5bn to remedy harms from plastic pollution…
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/26/california-single-use-plastic-law
Thursday, June 4, 2026
5 lingering questions about Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ - POLITICO
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to end the furor over the fund, but the saga seems far from over.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/02/trump-weaponization-fund-todd-blanche-00947631
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Republican lawmakers attempt to shield big oil from climate lawsuits in ‘alarming’ bills
New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry accountable for damages caused by its emissions...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/republicans-big-oil-climate-lawsuits
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The “Messy” Plaintiffs Behind So Many Anti-Abortion Lawsuits – Mother Jones
According to an investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle, at the same time that Mitchell was promoting his client as a symbol of aggrieved fathers-to-be, the Galveston man was evading a felony arrest warrant for allegedly beating up the girlfriend whose abortions he claimed to mourn. In October 2024—a few months before filing his lawsuit—Rodriguez had a violent altercation with his girlfriend at a motel. He allegedly grabbed the woman’s neck as if he was trying to “crush” it, the article detailed, to the point where she “believed she was going to die.” She told police the attack was the eighth time in five months that Rodriguez assaulted her. He then proceeded to slam her to the floor, climb on top of her, and punch and slap her until she finally broke free and escaped, the Chronicle said…
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
GOP Lawmakers Passing Bills to Shield Oil Companies From Climate Lawsuits
Most of the 15 bills being considered are part of a coordinated effort by groups linked to right-wing activist Leonard Leo…
Friday, March 20, 2026
Efforts to shut down pro-Palestinian speech face series of setbacks in court
Rulings in cases alleging antisemitism on US campuses say common pro-Palestinian speech is constitutionally protected…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/pro-palestinian-speech-antisemitism-lawsuits
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits
"We believe the rescission of the endangerment finding was wrong, that they were wrong to claim they don't have the authority to regulate greenhouse gases," said Daly. "But if they are going to say that, that then they can't possibly preempt states from stepping in to do the same thing."…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/08/trump-epa-rollbacks-vermont-new-york-climate-suits
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
White House faces thousands of lawsuits as it tries to slow-walk tariff refunds - POLITICO
This deliberate effort to withhold Americans' hard-earned dollars is unacceptable," said Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Shaheen and several of her Democratic colleagues introduced Senate legislation last week requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue full refunds with interest for the tariffs. The proposal would also direct companies that receive refunds to pass the money on to consumers...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/02/businesses-ready-battle-white-house-tariff-refunds-00808048
Friday, January 9, 2026
Pesticide industry ‘immunity shield’ stripped from US appropriations bill
"This provision would have handed pesticide manufacturers exactly what they've been lobbying for: federal preemption that stops state and local governments from restricting the use of harmful, cancer-causing chemicals, adding health warnings, or holding companies accountable in court when people are harmed," Pingree said in a statement. "It would have meant that only the federal government gets a say – even though we know federal reviews can take years, and are often subject to intense industry pressure."…
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The big plan behind Kennedy’s overhaul of childhood vaccines - POLITICO
In dropping government recommendations Monday that children routinely receive shots for four diseases, Kennedy's allies believe they are closer to realizing a top priority: a country in which people who claim vaccine injuries can more easily sue vaccinemakers for millions in civil court...
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Reducing Violent Crime (Al Franken podcast)
Baltimore, Maryland is one of Donald Trump’s most frequent targets when talking about crime in America. As the President continues to threaten to send troops into American cities, we wanted to hear from Baltimore’s mayor, Brandon Scott.
Since Mayor Scott took office, the city has seen a dramatic drop in violent crime. He explains his policies and how investing in the community has helped calm the violence in Baltimore. So it’s no surprise that he does NOT want Trump sending troops to his city.
Mayor Scott shares how growing up in Baltimore impacted his political ideology. He also discusses some of the major victories he’s had, including lawsuits against a major gun dealer AND opioid manufacturers and distributors. Those lawsuits have brought hundreds of millions into the city and are being reinvested directly into the community.
LEARN more about the Mayor of Baltimore’s work: https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/
Interview:
Since Mayor Scott took office, the city has seen a dramatic drop in violent crime. He explains his policies and how investing in the community has helped calm the violence in Baltimore. So it’s no surprise that he does NOT want Trump sending troops to his city.
Mayor Scott shares how growing up in Baltimore impacted his political ideology. He also discusses some of the major victories he’s had, including lawsuits against a major gun dealer AND opioid manufacturers and distributors. Those lawsuits have brought hundreds of millions into the city and are being reinvested directly into the community.
LEARN more about the Mayor of Baltimore’s work: https://mayor.baltimorecity.gov/
Interview:
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Trump Keeps Losing (Find Out podcast)
The Find Out crew is back for Episode 40, and there's no shortage of chaos to unpack. Trump in the headlines (again): From the Supreme Court greenlighting racial profiling in LA to the E. Jean Carroll judgment holding firm, we break down the highs and lows of Trump's latest legal and political drama. The grift never ends: Trump's long history of stiffing contractors and dodging payments gets a fresh look as he continues to grift billions while refusing accountability. Economic storm clouds: With tariffs fueling stagflation, farmers begging for relief, and a jobs report in free fall, we dive into how Trump's policies are hammering working people while Wall Street insiders cash in. Media capture: From CBS courting Bari Weiss to the mainstream press normalizing lies, we call out how right-wing narratives keep bending the media landscape. International recklessness: Trump and JD Vance's saber-rattling in Venezuela exposes the dangers of a MAGA foreign policy that abandons rule of law. RFK Jr. unhinged: The Senate hearing circus showed just how deep the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole goes. It's a mix of outrage, dark humor, and sharp analysis as Tim, Luke, Zak, and Rich cut through the noise and ask the big question: how do we fight back against a system rigged for liars, grifters, and authoritarians?
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
North Dakota becomes first state to shield farm chemical manufacturers
"Out of state corporate interests are trying to mess with our abilities to reasonably defend ourselves in court from pesticide labels that are not doing their job properly," Sam Wagner of the Dakota Resource Council said during the hearing. "If your products aren't safe, you should be held accountable."…
Friday, April 25, 2025
A dozen US states sue to stop Trump’s ‘reckless and insane’ tariff policy
Lawsuit rebukes claim that president can arbitrarily impose tariffs based on act intended for emergencies…
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
AG Pam Bondi moves the goalposts on the nation’s ‘constitutional crisis’
The attorney general argued that when Americans take their legal concerns about the administration to the courts, it creates a "constitutional crisis."…
Friday, February 28, 2025
Judge orders Trump administration officials to give sworn testimony on DOGE - POLITICO
The Justice Department fought the effort to put staffers involved in the controversial cost-slashing effort under oath...
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