Michael Mayer

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  Supreme Court Shake-Up May Make All the Difference in ‘Trial of the Century’

  The US government largely recycled its request to dismiss Juliana v. United States, but will the outcome be different?

  Nov 1, 2018
  November 1, 2018

  Michael Mayer

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  It’s Been a Rough Year for Climate Change Warriors — but It’s Not All Bad

  Reshaping the legal landscape will take time. Meanwhile, there's still plenty to feel hopeful about.

  Oct 12, 2018
  October 12, 2018

  Michael Mayer

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  The Latest on the ‘Trial of the Century’ and Other Courtroom Showdowns

  The courts have been at the center of a number of recent climate developments.

  Jul 9, 2018
  July 9, 2018

  Michael Mayer

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  What Is the Necessity Defense, and What Are Its Limits?

  It's a defense that goes back centuries, but has recently been mentioned in cases involving environmental activists.

  Mar 29, 2018
  March 29, 2018

  Michael Mayer

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  Youth Plaintiffs Prevail before the Ninth Circuit Court in Climate-Change Lawsuit

  Juliana v. United States will likely go to trial later this year in Oregon Federal Court.

  Mar 12, 2018
  March 12, 2018

  Michael Mayer

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  Can ‘Youth Plaintiffs’ Sue the Federal Government for Climate Policies That Violate the Constitution?

  On December 11, listen to what the Ninth Circuit has to say about it.

  Dec 8, 2017
  December 8, 2017

  Michael Mayer

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