Supreme Court

Justices to review novel bankruptcy maneuver in public harms litigation

Justices to review novel bankruptcy maneuver in public harms litigation

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Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy deal, which will reach the Supreme Court for oral argument on Monday, is just one of many examples of recent unorthodox civil procedure maneuvers in public harms litigation. From the Catholic Diocese and Boy Scouts in their respective abuse cases to Johnson & Johnson’s talc litigation, 3M’s earplug case, and Revlon’s hair straightener case, corporations are turning to bankruptcy court over the traditional civil litigation process. Bankruptcy and its special powers are being used to compensate … Read the rest

Civil Law

Brazil’s Sustainable Taxonomy Action Plan enters public consultation

Brazil’s draft Sustainable Taxonomy Action Plan (the Action Plan), prepared by the Ministry of Finance, is currently under public consultation and receiving contributions and comments for its improvement. The deadline for taking part in the public consultation is October 20, 2023.

The development of a sustainable taxonomy seeks to address Brazil’s main environmental and social challenges, taking into account its commitments, objectives and priority plans. Consisting of a classification system that defines, on a scientific basis, activities, assets and/or categories … Read the rest

Circuit Courts

Proposed FY 2024 Funding Levels Would Hurt Courts and Public, Letter to Congress Says

The Judicial Conference has expressed “deep concern” about pending congressional appropriations legislation, saying proposed funding levels that are far below the Judiciary’s request would have detrimental impacts on federal courts and the public.
Judiciary News – United States Courts… Read the rest

Civil Law

FSIS seeking public comments on a number of proposed rules and regulations for the USDA

The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service are seeking public comments on proposed rules and notices, which are viewable on the FSIS Federal Register & Rulemaking webpage.

Of note is that FSIS extended the written comment period on the proposed Salmonella framework to Dec. 16, 2022. Written comments should be submitted through Regulations.gov. Visit the FSIS website to view the Federal Register notice and details on how to comment.

FSIS is currently seeking comments on the following:

  • Until December 16: Proposed Framework for Controlling Salmonella
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Supreme Court

Litigation continues over public charge immigration rule

Litigation continues over public charge immigration rule

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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

Last term, the court dismissed as improvidently granted, or “DIG”ed, a case brought by Republican-controlled states challenging the government’s repeal of a Trump-era immigration policy known as the “public charge” rule. In a concurring opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts noted that the court’s DIG did not reflect “the appropriate resolution … Read the rest

Civil Law

Prosecutorial Civil Public Interest Litigation of Antitrust Case Under the New China’s Anti-Monopoly Law

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The revised Anti-Monopoly Law of the People’s Republic of China (“New AML”) entered into force on August 1, 2022. The New AML introduces in the second paragraph of Article 60 that “where the monopolistic conduct of an undertaking damages social and public interest, the people’s procuratorate at or above the level of city with subordinate districts may file a public interest civil lawsuit with the people’s courts”, thereby clarifying for the first time the application of civil … Read the rest

Supreme Court

Two petitions from North Carolina seek to resolve pay and benefits for public employees

Two petitions from North Carolina seek to resolve pay and benefits for public employees

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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether two groups of North Carolina employees were denied pay or benefits by the state in violation of a federal employment law and the Constitution.

Emergency Medical Services employees in Cleveland County, North Carolina, work … Read the rest