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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update

The Energy Law

Lawsuits against fossil fuel companies: Investor Fraud Lawsuits: The first category of climate change litigation alleges that oil and gas companies defrauded investors by falsely stating that the company had fully considered the risks of climate change regulation and had factored those risks into its business operations.

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New Developments in Shocking Case Before the Texas Supreme Court Regarding Construction of Novel Oil & Gas Royalty Term

The Energy Law

concerning a novel royalty term that may have a huge impact on the way oil and gas royalties are paid in the future. See 13-19-00036-CV, 2020 WL 6164467, at *12 (Tex. 22, 2020, pet. Sheppard is a royalty dispute between several lessees, Devon Energy Production Co., and several lessors, Michael A. Sheppard, et.

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Louisiana Supreme Court Grants UNOCAL’s Writ Application from Third Circuit Decision Involving Prescription and Breach of Contract in Act 312 Case

The Energy Law

On October 6, 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court granted a writ application filed by UNOCAL in State of Louisiana, et al. Additionally, a motion to recuse was filed to remove Justice Crain from the case. Urging review, UNOCAL claimed that the decision at issue is likely to have a sweeping impact on pending and future Act 312 cases.

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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

In two companion cases, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decided whether a federal district court could properly exercise jurisdiction over climate change suits brought against energy companies by cities and counties in California. In City of Oakland et al. BP PLC et al. 1442(a)(1).

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Second Remand Order in Coastal Zone Management Cases Pending Before Fifth Circuit

The Energy Law

In May 2018, oil and gas industry defendants removed a docket of 42 cases alleging violations of Louisiana’s coastal zone management laws to federal court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (“CZM cases”). Auster Oil & Gas Incorporated, et al. (“ Auster ”), No. 18-677, 2019 WL 4734394 (W.D.

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Endangered Species Act decision roils Gulf of Mexico O&G

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In a case brought by the Sierra Club and other environmental groups, a federal court in Maryland has seriously unsettled oil and gas operations in the Gulf of Mexico, ruling that a 2020 decision by the National Marine Fisheries Service violates the Endangered Species Act. District Court for the District of Maryland Aug.19

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Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Authority of Tax Commission to Correct Pipeline Property Tax Assessments

The Energy Law

of Review , 2020-0200 (La. 10/20/2020), 341 So. 3d 492, which addressed similar issues in the context of oil and gas assets, did not apply. In addition, the Assessor argued that the Louisiana Supreme Court decision in D90 Energy, LLC v. Jefferson Davis Parish Bd. Contact Cheryl Kornick or Robert Angelico for more information.