Focus on Courts
Dutch court to rule on Shell appeal against landmark climate order
A Dutch court will rule Tuesday on whether to uphold a 2021 mandate for Shell to cut emissions by 45% by 2030.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
US judge narrows investor lawsuit against Rio Tinto over Mongolian mine
A U.S. judge dismissed some claims in a lawsuit accusing Rio Tinto and ex-CEO Jacques of defrauding investors over Oyu Tolgoi mine delays.
US sides with Argentina in dispute over $16 billion YPF judgment
U.S. supports Argentina in court, arguing against YPF stake seizure to satisfy $16.1B judgment, citing sovereign immunity concerns.
Tesla investors lose bid for new US trial over Musk’s 2018 tweets
A U.S. appeals court upheld a verdict clearing Elon Musk and Tesla of liability in the 2018 "funding secured" tweet case.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says
A new lithium mine planned for Nevada will destroy a plant habitat that the US has said is critical for survival, a lawsuit...
Opinion: How COP29 can make ‘polluter pays’ principle a reality
Opinion: COP29 must enforce the "polluter pays" principle, holding emitters accountable to fund climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Environmentalists sue over US approval of ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine
Environmental and Indigenous groups sued to block the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine, citing risks to Nevada's rare Tiehm’s buckwheat.
First Solar says several large rivals are infringing on patents
First Solar claims patent infringements by rivals, notifying Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Longi, Jinko, and Trina via attorney letters.
Alberta applies for judicial review of federal carbon price, calls it unfair
Premier Danielle Smith says Alberta has applied for a judicial review of Ottawa's exemption of the carbon levy on home heating oil.
