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State Courts Federal Question Jurisdiction

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Climate change litigation remains in state courts (for now)

Over the past decade or more, plaintiffs have sought to “hold companies accountable” for their supposed contributions to climate change. Having been rebuffed from bringing claims in federal court under federal common law,...more

King & Spalding

Ninth Circuit Climate Change Ruling Opens Door to Increased Litigation

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The past three years have seen a wave of tort lawsuits brought by local governments and one state seeking to hold fossil fuel companies liable for costs resulting from climate change. Whether the cases can be removed to...more

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