Montana Protects a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate: Will Any Other States Follow Suit? | Foley Hoag LLP – Energy & Climate Counsel

Montana Protects a Constitutional Right to a Stable Climate: Will Any Other States Follow Suit? | Foley Hoag LLP – Energy & Climate Counsel

  Earlier this week, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of plaintiffs in a climate case based on certain provisions of the Montana constitution. Specifically, the court ruled that: The Montana Constitution’s guarantee of a “clean and healthful environment” includes a stable climate system that sustains human lives and liberties….

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The Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

The Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

Construction contracts often give one party discretion over certain aspects of the administration of a project. For example, a contract may give the owner the “sole discretion” to approve the use of contingency on a job or whether to give a contractor a time extension for an excusable delay. Even where an owner has discretion…

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Sunday Book Review: December 22, 2024 – The Top Business Ethics Books from 2024 Edition | Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: December 22, 2024 – The Top Business Ethics Books from 2024 Edition | Thomas Fox – Compliance Evangelist

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone curious. These could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. In December, Tom will review the top books in some key areas of interest for compliance professionals…

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Fani Willis immediately appeals removal from Trump RICO case

Fani Willis immediately appeals removal from Trump RICO case

Left: Donald Trump speaks at the annual Road to Majority conference in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024 (Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP). Right: Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis arrives during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, Friday, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta (AP Photo/Alex Slitz, Pool). The Georgia Court of Appeals on Thursday…

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Guatemala authorities rescue minors from extremist orthodox Jewish group following abuse allegations – JURIST

Guatemala authorities rescue minors from extremist orthodox Jewish group following abuse allegations – JURIST

The Public Prosecutor’s office in Guatemala conducted an operation at the compound of Lev Tahor, an extremist Jewish sect, on Friday. Following reports of abuse within the group, the authorities performed a search and seizure, taking at least 40 women and 160 minors into protective custody. Authorities also discovered at least one skeleton of a…

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Salmonella Outbreak tied to Cucumbers sicken 100

Salmonella Outbreak tied to Cucumbers sicken 100

FDA, CDC, and state partners continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to cucumbers. As of December 17, 2024, a total of 100 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 23 states. Of the 90 people for whom information is available, 25 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported….

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The Best of Intentions: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Best of Intentions: State Law Protections for Employee Cannabis Use May Not Protect Them After All | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

While not enough blogs these days quote Toad the Wet Sprocket lyrics, a recent decision from a federal appellate court holding that a would-be employee can suffer negative employment consequences for cannabis use even when state law says exactly the opposite reminded me of this one: And it’s hard to rely on my own good…

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