After years of litigation over the proper venue for climate change lawsuits, several federal courts of appeal have recently sent those cases to state courts across the nation, where they are now set to move forward. This...more
4/27/2022
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In January, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments in one of the lawsuits filed against oil and gas companies for their alleged contribution to climate change. The Court’s ruling will likely have a significant impact on how...more
This is the third of five articles addressing climate change lawsuits in the context of (re)insurance.
Following on from our previous article which highlighted the developing and varying body of climate change cases...more
Brazil, the largest South American economy, has been an important market for international insurers and reinsurers for many years. At the same time, Brazil presents major property risks for underwriters. Companies covering...more