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Climate-Related Lawsuits Continue to Return to State Courts: Understanding The Latest Ruling from District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corporation

The Energy Law Blog

In doing so, the court found itself β€œin accord with the other courts of appeals, which have unanimously found there is no federal jurisdiction where state or local governments have brought state-law actions against energy companies for conduct relating to climate change.” Exxon ”), at p. District of Columbia v. 22-7163 (Dec.

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Operators May Earn and Sell Carbon Credits for the P&A of Inactive, Shut-in, or Temporarily Abandoned Wells

The Energy Law Blog

Operators may now have the potential to sell carbon credits in exchange for the P&A of inactive, shut-in, or temporarily abandoned wells. Although Louisiana is allocating significant funds to P&A orphan wells, there is a lack of financial incentive for operators to address AOOG wells. Accounting and Crediting Period.

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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. BP PLC et al.

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U.S. Climate Change Litigation: 2020 Update

The Energy Law Blog

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. The majority of these cases have been brought under state nuisance laws.

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Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

The Energy Law Blog

Procedural History The case was originally tried in a forty-one day bench trial by Judge John P. This raises a dire warning to defendants in cases involving subrogated claims. 2607(d)(2)(B), limited its liability in the case to the same extent as Frescati’s (which had been limited to approximately $45 million).

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Third Circuit Restores Rule B Attachment Based On Breach of Contract Claim Under English Law, Implied Indemnity Claim Not Enough

The Energy Law Blog

In this case, Tongli Shipping Pte. F]ederal maritime law governs whether a claim sounds in admiralty and that the relevant substantive law governs whether a plaintiff has alleged a valid prima facie claim,” citing Blue Whale Corp. Tongli”) time chartered the cargo ship M/V Orient Rise to Bunge S.A. Grand China Shipping Dev.

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BEYOND VIDEO-CONFERENCING and TECHNICAL FACILITATION SERVICE

Drillers

While many citizens were critical of government responses being slow in some countries, overall, reactions were substantial and unprecedented. Once we go back to the new normal we expect that each E&P company will decide which is the most suitable for their needs, in-person or virtual?

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