Three secrets to successful climate litigation

As new climate-related cases are brought to court, our expert outlines key aspects that could change the legal landscape.

Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate, Migration, Climate Change, Human Rights, European Law and International Law, Trinity College Dublin • conversation
Feb. 28, 2024 • ~7 min

Don’t let ‘FDA-approved’ or ‘patented’ in ads give you a false sense of security

Most people don’t know what these labels really mean − and advertisers take advantage of that fact.

Michael Mattioli, Professor of Law and Louis F. Niezer Faculty Fellow, Indiana University • conversation
Feb. 14, 2024 • ~4 min

AI could change how we obtain legal advice, but those without access to the technology could be left out in the cold

AI tools are intended to expand access to the law, but they could open up new divides.

Olubunmi Onafuwa, Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Law, University of East London • conversation
Jan. 4, 2024 • ~6 min

UK government facing legal action for failing to tackle climate change – but it could backfire

Can we avoid dangerous climate change by taking government to court?

Irene Lorenzoni, Professor of Society and Environmental Change, University of East Anglia • conversation
Dec. 20, 2023 • ~6 min

AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these 'artificial persons' follow the law

If a business is run by an AI and it causes you harm, could you sue the AI?

John Nay, Fellow at CodeX - Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, Stanford University • conversation
Oct. 27, 2023 • ~7 min

Guerilla gardening: how you can make your local area greener without getting into trouble

Many people are gardening on land that is not theirs – here are some things to consider to avoid getting into trouble.

Ben Mayfield, Lecturer in Law, Lancaster University • conversation
Oct. 4, 2023 • ~7 min

Montana kids win historic climate lawsuit – here's why it could set a powerful precedent

The case hinged on Montana’s ‘green amendment,’ which guarantees a constitutional right to ‘a clean and healthful environment.’ Other states have similar amendments, and more are considering them.

Amber Polk, Assistant Professor of Law, Florida International University • conversation
Aug. 15, 2023 • ~9 min

AI: why installing 'robot judges' in courtrooms is a really bad idea

Countries are already looking at using AI for some court case judgments.

Rónán Kennedy, Associate Professor, University of Galway • conversation
July 10, 2023 • ~8 min

AI is already being used in the legal system - we need to pay more attention to how we use it

AI can help the legal system, but its use needs careful consideration.

Morgiane Noel, PhD Candidate, Environmental Law, Human Rights, European Law., Trinity College Dublin • conversation
May 22, 2023 • ~8 min

The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn't always dependable when it comes to murder investigations

CCTV is a popular form of digital evidence but it can be unreliable and problematic.

Fiona Brookman, Professor of Criminology, University of South Wales • conversation
March 17, 2023 • ~6 min

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