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Oral arguments in Roundup case, judge threatens to dismiss appeal
Oral arguments were heard earlier this month in an appeal of a jury verdict and award to a couple who claim they contracted cancer from the herbicide Roundup.
Attorneys bombard court with objections to Bayer settlement, prompting delay
Attorneys from across the country have bombarded a California federal court with objections to a proposed more than $10 billion settlement of claims that a weed killer first brought to the market by Monsanto caused cancer, prompting a hearing delay.
Harvard Law's Exxon protestors could have trouble getting jobs at large law firms
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Harvard University law students protesting against a firm that represents Exxon are unlikely to be hired by any large practice if they are picking and choosing which clients to work for, according to one lawyer who argues she would never hire them.
NFL says Oakland's lawsuit over Raiders' relocation to Vegas is 'flawed at every level'
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – The NFL has filed a motion asking a federal court to dismiss a California city's amended complaint accusing the league and football clubs of essentially operating a cartel in defiance of anti-trust laws.
First Monsanto herbicide cancer trial in St. Louis, due to begin next week, postponed
ST. LOUIS – A trial in St. Louis over claims that a key ingredient in an herbicide was linked to cancer in number of people is postponed.
Oil trade association files suit against California over law allowing increased union involvement
SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) – Oil companies in California want a federal court to strike down state regulations that allow union representatives to be more involved in workplace safety.
Bayer on reported multibillion-dollar Roundup proposal: No comment on 'rumors or speculation'
ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Bayer will not comment on "rumors and speculation," the company said following a report that it has proposed a multibillion-dollar global settlement over claims that the use of its weedkiller causes cancer.
Report details funding of climate change litigation through well-heeled foundations, non-profits
Organizations and attorneys involved in legal action against companies over the impact of climate change are being supported and funded by a network of non-profit foundations, according to a new report.
Lead-based paint litigation over after nearly two decades, parties settle on $300 million
SAN JOSE – Three companies involved in the production and distribution of lead-based paint have agreed to a settlement of just more than $300 million, bringing to a final end the near two-decade long legal battle.
Federal judge's order on landfill emissions part of continuing conflict between EPA, California, attorney says
OAKLAND – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to respond to plans put forward by California and several other states for reducing the emission of methane and other pollutants from landfill sites.
Business leaders welcome coffee toxic warning decision, legal action still pending over labeling
SACRAMENTO – Business leaders in California are welcoming a move by regulators to not include a toxic substance warning on brewed or roasted coffee.
Attorney: High-profile gamer Tfue stands for all vulnerable to exploitation in FaZe Clan suit
LOS ANGELES – A high-profile gamer is standing for all mostly young people in the industry who face the potential for exploitation, his attorney said.
Gamer's lawsuit against FaZe Clan could clear air over 'Wild West' world of e-sports and gamers, attorney says
LOS ANGELES – A pending court case could go some way to clearing the legal air around the still-murky position of e-sports players, gamers, and influencers, industry watchers are predicting.
Civil Justice Association of California applauds decision regarding cancer warning for coffee
California lawsuit reform advocates are welcoming a recent decision by the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment that warning labels are not needed for coffee after it determined there was no significant risk that trace amounts of a chemical in the beverage causes cancer.
Final plans for renewed drilling in Central California issued
OAKLAND – Final plans for renewed oil and gas drilling on federal lands in Central California have been issued less than a month after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management unveiled its draft plan.
Westland Water District denies violating any state law over potential raising of Shasta Dam
REDDING – A California water district is disputing claims made in lawsuit filed by Attorney General Xavier Becerra that it is violating state laws over a dam project.
Judges overseeing giant Roundup verdicts have been 'derelict in their duty,' law prof says
OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – Following the more than $2 billion awarded to a California couple who claimed the use of Monsanto's Roundup weed killer caused their cancer, one legal expert is arguing that the judges presiding over the cases were "derelict in their duty" for not granting summary judgment against the plaintiffs.
Bill aimed at banning chemicals in personal care products stalls in California legislature
SACRAMENTO – California legislators have parked a bill that would have banned the use of a range of chemicals in personal health care products.
Compound drug producer Fusion IV asks federal court to rule California was wrong to block operation
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A producer of compound drugs has asked a federal court to rule that California was wrong to deny a license for an outsourcing facility in the state.
California legislators move to ban certain chemicals in personal care products, including PFAS
SACRAMENTO – California legislators are moving to try and ban a wide range of chemicals historically used in cosmetic products.