Focus on Courts
Republican-led states sue Biden administration over offshore drilling ban
Republican-led states sue over Biden's ban on new offshore oil and gas projects along most U.S. coastlines.
Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
Tennessee and BlackRock settle ESG dispute; BlackRock agrees to increased proxy voting disclosures and third-party audits.
Procter & Gamble accused of ‘greenwashing’ in Charmin toilet paper, lawsuit says
Procter & Gamble faces lawsuit over alleged greenwashing in Charmin toilet paper sourcing from Canada's boreal forest.
Nepal’s top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
After decades of rampant logging, Nepal also nearly doubled its forest cover between 1992 and 2016.
California utility faces billions in claims for fire damage even if it did nothing wrong
California wildfire victims leverage "inverse condemnation" to hold Edison liable for fire damages, even without negligence.
New York City lawsuit against Exxon, BP, Shell over climate change dismissed
NYC lawsuit against Exxon, BP, and Shell over alleged greenwashing dismissed; judge cites lack of proof and vague claims.
Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal
In the first case of its kind to reach the UK's Supreme Court, a billionaire oil tycoon challenges UK sanctions.
Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up
Protests mark final hearing on controversial Alberta coal mine, as decision nears on Northback Holdings' project.
Edison utility sued over role of equipment in LA wildfires, Bloomberg News reports
Edison International faces a lawsuit over California wildfires, alleged to be sparked by its equipment, shares drop 13 per cent.
Alaska sues Biden administration over oil and gas leases in Arctic refuge
Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on Arctic refuge drilling, claiming violations of Congressional mandates.
