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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 Blog

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. The two federal district court judges handling the eight cases reached different conclusions on Plaintiffs’ remand motions. 1442(a)(1).

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Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues in Bankruptcy

The Energy Law Blog

One article estimates that approximately 100,000 businesses have permanently closed and another article states that more than 57 million people have filed for unemployment since the crisis began. These numbers are hellacious, and the impact of the crisis is not over. Again- having a well thought out strategy is essential before filing.

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Commissioner of Conservation Issues Letter Addressing Emergency Measures to Help Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry

The Energy Law Blog

With shutdowns and stay-at-home orders in place and regulatory deadlines looming, Louisiana operators are looking for guidance from regulators on how to proceed. The impacts of COVID-19 have rapidly swept across the country and the globe. Failure to timely submit reports could result in a Compliance Order with a civil penalty.

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Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues in Bankruptcy

The Energy Law Blog

One article estimates that approximately 100,000 businesses have permanently closed and another article states that more than 57 million people have filed for unemployment since the crisis began. These numbers are hellacious, and the impact of the crisis is not over. Again- having a well thought out strategy is essential before filing.

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