by Williams Cedar, LLC | May 2, 2025 | Environmental Law
In a set of two recent executive orders, President Donald Trump began an effort to end a wide variety of environmental regulations. The executive orders enact a new set of legally questionable requirements that would make all environmental regulations related to energy production automatically sunset after one year, unless otherwise extended by Congress. Legal experts have noted the move is unlikely to hold up when challenged in court, but it could create significant chaos as the impact of these executive orders gets resolved.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Apr 11, 2025 | Environmental Law
The Center for Biological Diversity, a nonprofit group focused on environmental protection, has recently filed a lawsuit against Brunner Island, LLC, as well as Talen Energy Group, for alleged violations of regulations around coal ash at the Brunner Island power plant. The lawsuit claims that the company failed to comply with regulations meant to prevent coal ash from contaminating groundwater or nearby waterways. The result is a potentially increased risk of people being exposed to heavy metals and other toxins, which can be harmful to anyone exposed to them.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Apr 4, 2025 | Civil Rights Law
Under ideal circumstances, the police would always respect people’s constitutional rights and act in accordance with proper procedure. However, a disturbing number of police officers will disregard the law, which can manifest as any number of peculiar and suspicious habits. You should watch out for these seven signs, which may be indicative of possible police misconduct:
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Mar 21, 2025 | Environmental Law
Testing of four separate schools around Pennsylvania found that they had elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. These tests have alarmed parents and educators alike, who have not been able to explain how and why these water systems may have been contaminated. The affected school districts, meanwhile, have reacted in significantly varying ways, raising questions about whether they are prepared to handle this type of crisis.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Mar 7, 2025 | Sexual Abuse Law
If you or someone you love has been the victim of sexual abuse, you may have already considered a lawsuit to get justice for the harm that you have suffered. However, sexual abuse litigation can be complicated, especially when it comes to assaults that may have occurred years or decades ago. Here are five things you need to know about sexual abuse litigation:
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