Apr 14, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Jodi L. Miller There is no question that the Earth is warming. According to the World Meteorological Organization, the warmest seven years on record have all occurred since 2015, with 2016 and 2020 tying for the hottest. According to the National Aeronautics and...
Apr 14, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Michael Barbella The mercury’s gradual climb over the last four decades has not only made the planet hotter overall, it also has triggered an increase in climate change-related lawsuits. The number of such legal actions rose steadily throughout the late 20th and...
Apr 13, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Emily Pecot Everyone can play a part in combatting climate change. Corporations, however, are uniquely positioned to play an even bigger role and are facing pressure to take meaningful and timely action. According to a 2021 report, “Taking Stock: A Global...
Apr 13, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Suzi Morales When Egg Harbor Township High School science teacher Jim House began teaching environmental science 12 years ago, his class was one that students often took just to get another science credit. Today, teaching about environmental issues has become much...
Jan 21, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Emily Pecot Instagram and its parent company, Facebook Inc., rebranded as Meta, have faced increasing calls to rein in social media practices that promote hate speech and online bullying. Additionally, documents obtained and published by The Wall Street Journal...
Jan 20, 2022 | The Legal Eagle Lowdown
by Michael Barbella In freedom of religion cases, the issues usually come down to a balance between the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause and its Free Exercise Clause. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states: Congress shall make no law respecting an...
