Weitz & Luxenberg attorney Jared Scotto was recently named a 2023 New York Law Journal Distinguished Leader. The award honors lawyers with great performances, while…
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Volkswagen (VW) Diesel Emissions Recall: Defeat Device Cheats Smog Test
As recently as five months ago, Volkswagen broadcast a series of commercials to promote the environmental cleanliness and fuel efficiency of its diesel engine…
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EPA’s Indoor Air Quality App Ignores PCBs
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an indoor air quality app for Android and iPhone that addresses indoor air quality (IAQ) issues…
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PCBs in Schools – Old Fluorescent Light Fixtures
In a previous blog post PCBs and health concerns in schools, I described how caulking and older overhead fluorescent lighting are the two leading…
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PCBs and Health Concerns: Toxic Chemicals in Schools — Especially Older Ones
Many school districts face a toxic chemical threat within their aging school buildings. Approximately half of the public buildings constructed between 1950 and 1978…
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Auto Loans and Usury Laws: Protecting Consumers from Excessively High Interest Rates
UPDATE 7-30-2015: Attorneys in W&L's Environmental and Consumer Protection Unit filed a class action lawsuit against Chrysler Capital for violating New York's usury statute.…