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California Retains Jurisdiction Over Fossil Fuel Companies Named in Climate Change Lawsuits

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The ELM blog has covered several lawsuits filed over the past several years against major fossil fuel companies by plaintiffs seeking damages due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The claims in these...more

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Connecticut Lawsuit Against Major Fossil Fuel Company Survives Motion to Dismiss

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A couple of weeks ago, a lawsuit brought by the State of Connecticut against a major fossil fuel company, alleging various violations of the consumer protection laws in Connecticut (specifically, the Connecticut Unfair Trade...more

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California Seeks Disgorgement of Oil Profits For Alleged Greenwashing And Climate Deception

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In a significant legal maneuver with potentially far-reaching implications, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amended complaint on June 10, 2024, to California’s high-profile lawsuit targeting five of the world’s...more

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Climate Change Lawsuits Plague Oil and Gas Producers

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The causes of action vary from case to case. The common denominator is that the suits are filed in state court and allege only state law claims.  Despite producers’ best efforts, the federal courts have denied federal...more

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