Juries’ Scientific Guesswork Has No Place in Courts – Real Clear Science
“The courtroom is not the place for scientific guesswork, even of the inspired sort. Law lags science; it does not […]
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Accurate communication of science is imperative for public trust
From an early age we are taught the adage “actions speak louder than words.” However, if we have learned anything
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News recap for 9-25-20
The Hill: A judge’s Monsanto ruling affects both the law and the economy — Richard Grenell, former U.S. ambassador to Germany, argues that
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Americans seek unbiased panels to determine validity of scientific claims
Chicago — Months of confusing and conflicting scientific claims surrounding Covid-19 have strengthened Americans’ preference for settled science from the sources
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Mass tort firms see gold in PFAS compounds
Officials in Miami-Dade County recently selected Levin Papantonio, a prominent Florida mass tort firm, to represent them in a lawsuit
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National Law Review: First Amendment Litigation and California’s Proposition 65: Conversation with Trenton Norris — Trenton Norris, a leading national expert of California’s
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The Fallacy of “Follow the Science”
Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, policymakers have been urged to “follow the science.” But does this advice always make sense? Given
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News Recap for 9-11-20
City Journal: The Covid-19 Lawsuit Epidemic — As America’s economy begins to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic, the trial lawyers’ organized lobbying group
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Science, Culture, and Politics
As the presidential election nears and the covid-19 crisis continues, the world is watching in real time as leaders on
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News Recap for 9-4-20
U.S. News: Sterilizing Firm Sues After Cut in Tax Value of Nearby Homes — Sterigenics is suing a suburban Atlanta county, saying the