ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court order remanding to state court the State of Rhode Island’s lawsuit that seeks relief from oil and gas companies for climate change injuries allegedly caused by the companies’ actions. Tenth Circuit Ordered Coal Company to Stop Preparation for Mining in Colorado Roadless Area.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 9, 2021

Hawai‘i Federal Court Sent Honolulu’s and Maui’s Climate Cases Back to State Court; Fossil Fuel Companies Appealed. The federal district court for the District of Hawai‘i remanded cases brought by the City and County of Honolulu and the County of Maui seeking to hold fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

AUGUST 4, 2021

Pipeline Company Voluntarily Dismissed Appeal in Case Challenging South Portland Ordinance. Parties Agreed to Dismissal of Lawsuit After Interior Department Withdrew 2019 Interpretation that Allegedly Expanded Potential Sand Mining of Coastal Barriers. State of Washington ex rel. Haskell v. Spokane County District Court , No.

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