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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update

The Energy Law

Since the initiation of climate change litigation several years ago, various state governments and interest groups have filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies and governing authorities. Below we take a closer look at each category of lawsuits and provide an update on where they stand today. United States is at the forefront.

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Climate Change Jurisdiction: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court

The Energy Law

Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. 1331 because the cities’ claims were “necessarily governed by federal common law.” BP PLC et al., 3d 805 (7th Cir. 19-1818).

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