Climate Change, Environment, Science and the Law

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Mike Burns (one of the lead attorneys on the largest mass tort ever) returns to update us on the latest trials and status of settlement and the litigation. Hop on in for a listen to Mike give us the dets. And here is a link to Mike's bio in case you want to connect with him and discuss you or your loved one's hearing issues due to your time in the army and if it is not too late to get involved in the case.

https://mostynlaw.com/jet-popup/michael-a-burns/

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Dr. Adam Liebovich discusses the exiting new developments in nuclear fusion. For the past 100 years, fusion has always been "30 years away" but with venture capital money pouring into it, including Bill Gates, there is serious talk that we might be a few years away from getting to the point where fusion becomes more feasible. Nuclear fusion would provide nearly limitless emissionless energy without some of the big problems. Although Putin taking over the largest nuclear reactor in Europe might reenergize the anti nuke crowd, it is key to understand all the benefits of nuclear fusion before we run that process off the table.

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Professor Rodger Citron from Touro Law Center goes through Justice Breyer's history, philosophy, and some of his significant cases. As an Administrative Law Professor, Professor Citron provides a detailed analysis of the Chevron doctrine, one of the most significant legal principles in how SCOTUS analyzes agency interpretations of their regulations. Whether it be the EPA determining whether it has jurisdiction to regulate Co2 or the FDA has authority to regulate children's food, what happens with the Chevron doctrine will be a major focus this upcoming term and the following ones as well. What, if anything, will be Justice Breyer's legacy? Take a listen to Professor Citron for his take on all these issues.

Click this link to see Professor Citron's biography. https://www.tourolaw.edu/AboutTouroLaw/Bio/7

On this episode of Cut to the Chase: Aimee Wagstaff who secured a plus $80 million verdict in the first federal Roundup trial, comes onto the show to discuss her next weed killer legal campaign-Paraquat. Paraquat, which can kill you if you drink just a sip of it, primarily causes Parkison's disease. Listen in to how this litigation is shaping up.

Here is a link to more information on Paraquat. https://www.wagstafflawfirm.com/paraquat

Here is her link to see more information. https://www.wagstafflawfirm.com/professionals/aimee-h-wagstaff-esq.

Here is a link to Dr. Salzberg's company, which is where you can find all his blogs about his analysis of all things covid related. https://salthillstatistics.com/

On this episodes of Cut to the Chase:, Dr. Adam Leibovich discusses the James Webb Telescope and a bit of the Hubble Telescope. He covers everything from what they are, the launch, and some more cool stuff. He even gives us rookies an explanation of what a telescope is. We will soon start getting some great shots from a telescope 1 million miles away. So take a listen so you can orient yourselves.

Here is a link to see photos, videos, and stuff that NASA posts from the James Webb Space Telescope. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/multimedia/index.html

And a link to Dr. Leibovich's bio. https://www.as.pitt.edu/adam-leibovich-associate-dean-research-and-faculty-development

On this episode of Cut to the Chase:, Marcus Susen, a prominent mass tort attorney located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida comes onto the show to discuss CPAP devices and why Phillips recalled it's devices. Can a device designed to help with sleep apnea and snoring actually cause illness? Well yes. Marcus explains how.

Also, here is Phillips recall notice, which lays out what products the recall covers and with some instructions if you actually own or have possession of one of the machines. Marcus explains how oftentimes such as with this notice, the company does not really accept blame for the product defect. https://www.philips.com/c-dam/b2bhc/master/landing-pages/src/update/documents/philips-recall-letter-2021-05-a-2021-06-a.pdf. Take a listen to this story.

Here is a link to Marcus biography in case you want to speak to him about the product or other mass torts. https://susenlawgroup.com/about-us/