Climate activists are livid over a provision in the debt limit agreement that orders federal agencies to issue permits for the Mountain Valley Pipeline — and says courts can’t review them.
Tag: Suits and Litigation (Civil)
She Said Her Professor Sexually Harassed Her. His Wife Won Damages.
A case involving a graduate student and her art history professor illustrates the tangled state of sexual power dynamics in Japan.
Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
What to Know About Prince Harry’s Lawsuits Against the British Tabloids
Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has three ongoing lawsuits against newspapers. One of the cases went to trial this week and involves accusations of phone hacking.
In Held v. Montana, Young People Sue Montana Over Use of Fossil Fuels
Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state, arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi Is Sentenced in Defamation Case
Rahul Gandhi, who leads the main opposition party, received a two-year sentence for a comment in 2019 criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
Supreme Court Wrestles With Suit Claiming Twitter Aided Terrorists
The case, arising from an attack in Istanbul, was a companion to a case argued a day before that tested a shield for technology platforms.
In a First, South Korea Is Ordered to Compensate a Vietnam War Victim
A court ruling held that South Korean troops were responsible for a civilian massacre that killed more than 70 villagers in Vietnam during the war.
How an American Veterans Group Imploded in Ukraine
The Mozart Group was training Ukrainian soldiers and evacuating frontline residents until the money ran out. Its collapse sheds light on the stresses faced by such groups.