At the Lectern

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

concerning California’s whistleblower statute. It followed a default judgment in the Labor Commissioner’s action for damages and statutory penalties against a since-closed night club after the club owner fired a bartender and threatened to report her to “immigration authorities” when she complained about unpaid wages.

Court 40

Court Punitive Damages Statute Immigration 40

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In addition to more intense storms, the municipalities allege other physical climate change impacts, including coral reef degradation and massive algal blooms, as well as social, educational, and economic losses, including increased immigration from the municipalities and damages to the agricultural industry.

Litigation 98

Litigation Litigating Cause of Action Punitive Damages 98

SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

involving whether punitive damages that are twice compensatory damages, and fall within a state’s statutory punitive damages cap, are constitutionally excessive. Three cases involving lawsuits over allegations that police officers used excessive force. Epic Systems Corp v. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.

Punitive Damages 55

Punitive Damages Compensatory Damages Court Statute 55

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 7, 2021

Circuit majority opinion’s interpretation was foreclosed by the statute and violated separation of powers. First, the Supreme Court concluded that the statute requiring Commission approval of affiliated-interest agreement did not require environmental review. Maui and Honolulu oppose the extension request. County of Maui v.

Court 40

Court Government Construction Litigation 40