November 2014 - Public Justice

November 24, 2014 In Blog

Black Friday: At What Cost to Workers?

By Victoria W. NiManaging Attorney photo credit: Jobs With Justice via photopin cc This Friday—Black Friday—marks the official start of the holiday shopping season. On the minds of retailers and shoppers alike is this question: “How low can you go?” Retailers want to know how…

November 18, 2014 In Updates

Public Interest Coalition Asks Court for Judgment in Lawsuit Challenging Idaho’s Controversial "Ag-Gag” Law

photo credit: Farm Sanctuary via photopin cc Today, a broad-based public interest coalition of national nonprofits, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho, and Center for Food Safety, filed a motion for…

November 17, 2014 In Updates

Mining Company Must Pay for West Virginia Water Pollution

Public Justice settlement could lead to stricter federal regulation of “minefills” A U.S. District Court judge has approved a settlement between environmental activists represented by Public Justice, and Coresco, Inc. that could influence federal regulators preparing to make effective rules on the disposal of coal…

November 17, 2014 In Updates

Consumer and Environmental Litigator Esther Berezofsky Becomes President of Public Justice

Esther Berezofsky, a litigator known for her accomplishments in leading pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and representing communities impacted by environmental contamination, became Public Justice’s President at its Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Md., in late July. “I’m excited about the privilege of serving as Public…

November 10, 2014 In Updates

Fighting for The Safety of Kids in Foster-Care System

By Aidan O’Shea Communications Specialist When an Ohio couple began adopting high-risk foster children, social services flagged them as a “go-to family.” That couple’s abuse of those children could have been stopped. Witnesses at the criminal trial of Michael and Sharen Gravelle for the abuse…

November 4, 2014 In Blog Anti-Bullying

Important Victory for Bullying Victims Everywhere

Graffiti photographed by security at Pine Bush High School. By Adele Kimmel Senior Attorney Today, a federal court put all schools on notice that they can’t ignore severe harassment and, if they do, they risk being held accountable in court. What does the law require…