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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. Removal is also allowed “where federal law completely preempts a plaintiffs’ state-law claim.” claim for relief.” Minton , 568 U.S.

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