Michael Mayer Michael Mayer was a contributor to Sightline. Michael's Articles — page 2 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ 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 https://www.sightline.org/profile/michaelmayer/ « Previous 1 2