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‘Not Caused by an Act of God’: In a Rare Court Action, an Oregon County Seeks to Hold Fossil Fuel Companies Accountable for Extreme Temperatures

When scientific studies showed that the extreme temperatures were caused by heat domes, which experts say are influenced by climate change, county officials didn’t just chalk it up to a random weather occurrence. They started researching the large fossil fuel companies whose emissions are driving the climate crisis—including ExxonMobil, Shell and Chevron—and sued them.

BAD BLOOD Ticketmaster lawsuit sparked by Taylor Swift Eras tour, lawyer warns

In response to the news of the DOJ’s attempts to “break up” the alleged monopoly Ticketmaster holds over the industry, lawyer Jeffrey B. Simon spoke to The U.S. Sun about the impact on consumers.

Taylor Swift Fans Face Major Risk in Ticketmaster Lawsuit Over Eras Tour Debacle, Expert Says

Recently, the US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster. Simon opposes that the coexistence of monopolies and capitalism is contradictory, emphasizing the necessity of antitrust regulations to safeguard fair market competition.

Suing more than a dozen industry players over a deadly heat dome in Oregon

Jeffrey B. Simon believes the blame lies with the fossil fuel industry. His firm, Simon Greenstone Panatier in Dallas, and their co-counsel are suing more than a dozen companies and industry insiders for $52 billion in damages and future costs for climate adaptation, on behalf of the Oregon county.

Federal Judge Orders Resumption of Multnomah County’s Climate Accountability Lawsuit in State Court

Multnomah County’s civil claim for damages against the fossil fuel industry is headed back to Oregon Circuit Court. The ruling is an important validation by the Federal court of the County’s position that the County’s claims should be heard in state court. The County sued oil companies for fraud, public nuisance, negligence, and trespass a… Continue reading Federal Judge Orders Resumption of Multnomah County’s Climate Accountability Lawsuit in State Court

On Air: Law & Crime Network “Boyfriend Cop Murder Trial”

Jeffrey provides his perspectives on the trial of Karen Read, the woman accused of running over her Boston cop boyfriend with her SUV and leaving him to die in a blizzard, opened the second week of her murder trial with a startling accusation: That a firefighter/paramedic who testified last week committed perjury.

On-Air: Law & Crime Network “Vanished Mother Murder Trial”

Jeffrey provides his thoughts and perspectives on the trail of the Vanished Mother Karen Swift, 44, who disappeared on October 2011. The mother of four was last seen alive by the defendant when she left a Halloween party at the Dyersburg Country Club at The Farms. The defendant would tell law enforcement that she left… Continue reading On-Air: Law & Crime Network “Vanished Mother Murder Trial”

Texas Using Funds From Opioid Settlement To Fight The Issue

Across the country, billions of dollars given to the states to combat drug addiction issues.  This follows settlement with prescription drug manufactures over the opioid crisis.  The big question- how is the state of Texas spending the money – ABC 13    

How one Oregon county plans to make big oil pay for the 2021 heat dome

In June 2021, Multnomah County, Oregon, experienced the most extreme heat event in its history. A “heat dome” settled over the county, trapping hot air in the region for nearly a week. Over three consecutive days, temperatures in Multnomah reached highs of 108 degrees Fahrenheit, then 112 degrees, and finally 116 degrees. Temperatures in inner… Continue reading How one Oregon county plans to make big oil pay for the 2021 heat dome

Special Episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Linda Reinstein’s Asbestos Advocacy Story

After a landmark ruling advancing the US asbestos ban, Jeffrey sits down with Linda Reinstein, who co-founded the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) after losing her husband Alan to mesothelioma in 2006. Linda’s tireless grassroots efforts and public health work have made her a pivotal figure in the fight to ban asbestos and aid those… Continue reading Special Episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: Linda Reinstein’s Asbestos Advocacy Story