U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Cap and trade bill will lead to more public nuisance lawsuits

by Ashley C. Stinnett. May 19, 2009 10:48 AM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- New climate legislation making its way through the House of Representatives would result in an increasing number of public nuisance lawsuits, this according to a recent letter to lawmakers from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition files amicus brief in lead paint case

by Ashley C. Stinnett. April 29, 2009 10:56 AM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The State of California shouldn't hire private lawyers on contingency to prosecute citizens and businesses, this according to an amicus brief filed in the California Supreme Court today by the Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition (PNFC).

House Democrats open door for more climate litigation

by Ashley C. Stinnett. April 27, 2009 08:21 PM.

WASHINGTON, D.C -- House members have written a bill that would allow private residents to sue the federal government over greenhouse gas emissions.<