Litigation Career Paths – A Strategic Guide for 2026 and Beyond
As the legal industry enters a new phase defined by artificial intelligence, regulatory reform, and global business complexities, litigation practice…
environmental law
Major Automakers Face Landmark UK Litigation Over Alleged Diesel Emissions Cheat
A decade after Volkswagen’s infamous “Dieselgate” scandal rocked the global auto industry, several of the world’s largest car manufacturers are…
Solar Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Cancellation of $7 Billion Renewable Energy Grants
A coalition of solar energy companies, unions, and nonprofit organizations has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging…
Missouri High Court Declines to Hear Bayer’s Appeal of $611M Roundup Verdict
The Missouri Supreme Court has refused to hear Bayer AG’s appeal of a $611 million verdict tied to its Roundup…
U.S. Appeals Court Puts Challenges to SEC Climate Disclosure Rule on Hold
A major legal battle over the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) climate disclosure rule is on pause after a federal…
Exxon and Major Oil Firms Win Dismissal of Climate Claims Brought by Puerto Rican Towns
In a closely watched case that could have set a precedent for climate litigation, a federal judge has dismissed a…
Paul Hastings Welcomes Key Environmental Litigator Amid Expanding Focus on Environmental Law
In a strategic move to bolster its environmental litigation practice, U.S. law firm Paul Hastings announced on Thursday the addition…
Law Schools Become Energy Industry Pipelines: Climate Group Sounds the Alarm
Law Students for Climate Accountability, a group of U.S. law students critical of law firms that represent fossil fuel clients,…
Vermont Law School Environmental Director Resigns
Summary: During its restructuring process, Vermont Law School’s Environmental Law Director has resigned in order to pursue other opportunities. Vermont…
Thomas McHenry Welcomed as Dean and President at Vermont Law School
Summary: Vermont’s only law school welcomed a new dean and president to their school that will continue to grow their…
Barnes & Thornburg LLP Welcomes Elizabeth B. Davis as Partner
Summary: The Environmental Law Practice at Barnes & Thornburg has added the valuable member of Beth Davis to their Atlanta…
Large Portion of Settlement Money from Exxon Case Will Go to Legal Expenses
Summary: A judge must now approve the settlement reached between the state of New Jersey and ExxonMobil Corporation, a settlement…