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Climate Justice and International Migration Issues: An intersectional approach

Vermont Law

Summary. : With climate change looming in the background of all international affairs, issues involving economic justice are often not given appropriate consideration. Climate refugees are a reality and will increase in volume as the climatic changes continue to reshape our planet. The intersection of human rights and environmental law must be considered if international governmental bodies wish to effectively address these issues.

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Tightening the Timeline for Original Condition: the First Circuit Denies Writ from Ruling Applying Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Dismiss Claims Against a Mineral Servitude Owner

The Energy Law Blog

In the watershed Corbello [1] decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a $33 million award—the cost to restore property valued at $108,000 to its “original condition” after it was damaged by oil and gas operations. If Corbello pressed the accelerator on “legacy” litigation, Eagle Pipe tapped the brakes. The Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision in Eagle Pipe & Supply v.

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