legal
Roundup, cancer and the difference between scientific and legal causality
When the Supreme Court handed Monsanto a major victory in the Roundup lawsuit on Thursday, the headlines read like a scientific event: a case over whether Roundup causes cancer. But Monsanto v. Durnell did not settle this question. The court held that the federal pesticide law preempts a state failure-to-warn claim when the Environmental Protection […]
RFK Jr. to act in legal challenge to ultra-processed foods
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. kicked off a challenge to the food industry Sunday, announcing on CBS’s “60 Minutes” that he plans to follow through on a plan outlined by former Food and Drug Administration chief David Kessler to overhaul ultra-processed foods. “We will follow up on David Kessler’s petition,” Kennedy said on “60 […]
A guide to some of the most notable British legal cases
In the ever-changing landscape of the UK legal system, certain cases shape the course of legislation and set crucial precedents for future judgments. Join us as we take a look at some of the UK’s most notable legal cases. By delving into these legal battles from recent history, we offer insight into the intricacies of […]