Litigation
The Real Impact of the NYC Soda Ban's Well-Deserved Defeat
Public health activists in New York City and beyond will feel the sting from the defeat of the city's misguided soda ban. And that's a good thing.
New York City's Soda Ban is a Loser
New York City's ridiculous soda ban had its final day in court this week. Here's why the state's highest court should strike down the ban.
Useful New Product Threatens Older Company's Market Share; Judge Issues Sales Ban
The continuing saga of the Typo Keyboard Case.
Challenge Highlights Flaws in Hawaii's Anti-GMO Law
A judge on Hawaii's Big Island last week halted enforcement of part of Hawaii's flawed anti-GMO law.
Missouri Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Bullying California Food Rules
Missouri wants a federal court to tell California that its overbearing laws don't apply to Missouri farms. Win or lose, the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications.
Hey! Kids! Leave Those Teachers Alone!
California students sue, claiming teacher firing practices deny them their right to a good-quality education.
Colorado: New Gun Laws Didn't Stop the Shooting
Colorado's post-Newtown gun laws don't work, and are likely unconstitutional to boot
Keep Food Legal Sues Bloomberg Administration to Disclose Food Policy Facts
Who are the people, groups, and government agencies behind the Bloomberg administration's food policies? Keep Food Legal is forced to sue to find out.
Oreo Cookies: The "Stuf" Ridiculous Lawsuits Are Made Of
"Double stuf" Oreos don't contain double the creme? Call your lawyer!
Banning Advice Columnists in the Name of Occupational Licensing
Kentucky takes First Amendment violations to the extreme.
WI Bill Would Let Property Owners Sue Over Alleged Damage From Wind Turbines
Somebody doesn't like the things
How Litigation Threatens Professional Football
Lawsuits from injured players may spell the end of the NFL.
Vague Environmental Lawsuit Evokes Jokes From Supreme Court
A finer-tuned legal argument might have been wise
How Legal Will Pot Be in Colorado and How Soon?
Amendment 64, the marijuana legalization initiative that Colorado voters approved yesterday, must be signed into law within 30 days by Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has indicated he will do so.
North Carolina's War on Free Speech About Diet Goes Beyond Just the Paleo Case
Sara Burrows at Carolina Journal had done some great digging into the practices of the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition.