The New York Times has a story today that illustrates a trend in 20th century law: individuals using litigation when the political process fails them or is not available. Here is the story about a group of islanders worried about rising sea levels, who are suing oil companies for the cost for their removal to the mainland.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/27/business/energy-environment/27lawsuits.html?emc=tnt&tntemail0=y
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