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Trump’s ‘One-In, Two-Out’ Order Not Sensible for Health Regs, Lawsuit Claims

The executive order was announced on Jan. 30. President Donald Trump’s executive order to slash two federal regulations for each new policy introduced may arbitrarily cut regulations focused on health and safety, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The suit, filed by liberal groups the Natural Resources Defense Council, Public Citizen and Communication Workers of America, claims the order fails …


Silicosis Case Opens Doors for Class Action Litigation Against Other Mining Sectors

The certification of class action status to current and former gold mineworkers suffering from silicosis and tuberculosis against over 30 historic and current gold mining companies in South Africa potentially opens the door for similar litigation across several sectors, including coal and manganese. Law firm Fasken Martineau partner Paul Fouché explains that there is common ground between the …