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Red Tide, Hurricanes, and Legal Issues in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay residents know that Florida’s environment is both a blessing and a challenge. From sunny beaches to powerful storms, nature shapes life along the Gulf Coast. But environmental

By Chris Borzell

/ 5 Sep 2025

Climate Change Lawsuits Wind Through the Courts As Devastating Fires Continue

Within January alone, wildfires in Los Angeles have killed more than two dozen people and burned upwards of 55,000 acres of land, and new fires continue to start. The

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Jan 2025

Firefighters battle a wildfire in California.

Study Examines Faster Parkinson's Progression in Those Exposed to Camp Lejeune Toxic Water

A new study has found that Parkinson’s disease may progress faster in people exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune. The study, published in the medical journal Movement

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Jul 2024

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Time Is Running Out to File a Camp Lejeune Injury Claim

Individuals who believe they may be eligible to receive financial compensation from the federal government under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) and still need to take action should be

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 Jul 2024

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Filing a Camp Lejeune Claim on Behalf of a Deceased Loved One

Between 1953 and 1957, veterans, civilian workers, and families drank and bathed in water contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxins at Camp Lejeune. The result has been

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 2 Jul 2024

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What Is The Camp Lejeune Justice Corrections Act?

In August of 2022, after much back-and-forth in Congress, the country’s top lawmakers passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA). The legislation paved the way for the victims of

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Jun 2024

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What To Do If You Are Having Trouble with a Camp Lejeune Claim

The August 10 deadline for Camp Lejeune toxic water claims to be filed under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act is approaching. Two years ago, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA)

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 5 Jun 2024

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Gathering the Correct Documents for a Camp Lejeune Claim

For more than 30 years, the water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina contained toxic chemicals. Servicemembers, their family members, and civilians unknowingly drank and bathed in contaminated water for

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 16 May 2024

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Who Is Eligible to File a Camp Lejeune Claim?

The deadline for filing a claim under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) is fast approaching. Almost two years ago, President Joe Biden signed the CLJA into law, and the

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 May 2024

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Camp Lejeune Claims Portal Now Available

Many military veterans who have filed Camp Lejeune claims are still waiting for resolutions nearly two years after the Camp Lejeune Justice Act became law. A long-anticipated online portal is

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 11 Apr 2024

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Beware of Camp Lejeune Justice Act Fraud

Historic legislation meant to bring justice to thousands of injured, ill, or deceased U.S. service members and their families has taken a dark turn. The Department of Justice (DOJ)

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 Mar 2024

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Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Trials To Be Heard By Judge, Not a Jury

Between 1953 and 1987, the tap water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was contaminated with toxins, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that infiltrated the marine base’s water system.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 6 Mar 2024