Conscientious Christmas Tree Hits Big Apple

In the spirit of “launches” today, the recently unveiled Rockefeller Christmas tree is sporting some new “green” this year.
The 84 foot Norway Spruce has gone eco-friendly and is adorned with five miles of energy saving lights. Specifically, there are 30,000 LED (light emitting diode) bulbs on the worlds most famous Christmas tree. And [...]

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Shameless Self Plug

Although unrelated to anything legal (unless you are me braving the often rough waters of a new company) I wanted to share the launch of our website. Please visit here to view the site.

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Guest Column for Fashion Lawyer

Please view my guest column today on green/organic issues and their nexus with fashion.

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Cheeseburger Bill Toasty But Not Yet Burnt

As a follow up to yesterday’s post on McDonald’s, I thought everyone would be interested to know that Pelman ex rel. Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp. (the lawsuit involving the two children) is still alive after surviving several rounds of dismissal. On September 17, 2006 McDonald’s motion to strike and dismiss the amended complaint in [...]

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McDonald’s made me fat…revisited

From burned trousers to plus size trousers, we have seen an array of food based litigation concerning the fast food industry.

The landmark case in food based litigation against McDonald’s occurred in 1994 when Stella Liebecks suffered 3rd degree burns and a seven day hospital stay after being burned with the fast food chain’s coffee. Attorneys [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Veg Lawyer wishes everyone, veg or not, a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Veg Lawyer cooked up an array of vegan dishes including the apple stuffed squash above.  For dessert- vegan raspberry cheesecake!

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Legal counsel appointed for Artcic Glaciers…

Well, not exactly, but an inundation of pending lawsuits in the United States and Europe could set judgment landmarks for companies that emit greenhouse gases.
We have all seen the legal consequences on big name tobacco and asbestos companies for harming consumers with cigarettes and insulation. Now, in an article written by James Kanter, [...]

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E-Waste Tragedy Targets Poor

In a twist on the recent toxic alerts coming from China, this toxic nightmare affects China’s poorest. Guiyu, China is seemingly the world’s electronic waste capitol. Most of this e-waste, such as computers, televisions, and mobile phones, comes from overseas but China’s own contribution is on the rise.
For the western half of the [...]

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Parents: shots or slammer?

Shots or slammer? It is a choice many Prince George County, MD parents have been given. In what amounts to one of the toughest legal roundups in the US regarding vaccinations, more than 1,600 parents were ordered to appear in circuit court last Saturday (11.17.07) to have their children immunized. Apparently more [...]

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VegLawyer on the move…

I am excited to share that I have been happily busy launching my company, . We are a company built on sustainable environmentally friendly business and dedicated to all that is good for you and the world we all share. Our website launches this week so please check back soon.
I have also [...]

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