Forum Versus Substance
Should Climate Damages Cases Be Heard in State or Federal Court? Climate change affects communities in calamitous ways: rising seas; increased storm severity, frequency and duration; disruption of the hydrologic cycle (such as extreme heat, extreme precipitation,...
Forum Versus Substance
Should Climate Damages Cases Be Heard in State or Federal Court? Climate change affects communities in calamitous ways: rising seas; increased storm severity, frequency and duration; disruption of the hydrologic cycle (such as extreme heat, extreme precipitation,...
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"When fossil fuel companies run ads telling [NYC] consumers and residents about their commitment to clean energy, but then tell their investors that they plan to substantially increase fossil fuel production over 10, 20, or 30 years, that’s greenwashing.
https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2021/07/22/lawsuits-target-exxons-social-media-green-washing-275451
"API is also fighting a growing number of lawsuits, led by the state of Minnesota, alleging that the trade group was at the heart of a decades-long “disinformation campaign”" #climatelitigation https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/19/big-oil-climate-crisis-lobby-group-api
"For state and local governments in Maryland, addressing these climate impacts will cost millions of dollars." @maxinejoselow
Climate wreckage along Chesapeake fuels courtroom reckoning
To offset the mounting costs of hurricanes and other disasters, Maryland officials are suing a major contributor to climate change: Big Oil.
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Fossil fuel companies deceived the public for their own gain, sacrificing public health and our environment for their bottom line. Big Oil should be held accountable for its actions. That’s why we’re suing for #ClimateJustice.
The climate crisis is a crime that should be prosecuted | Mark Hertsgaard
Fossil fuel companies lied for decades about climate change, and humanity is paying the price. Shouldn’t those lies be central to the public nar...
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“There are buildings just teetering on the edge of the lake. A few years ago, they had a beach. Now the water is lapping at their foundations . . . This is an existential problem for those neighborhoods and, ultimately, for the city.”
A Battle Between a Great City and a Great Lake
The climate crisis haunts Chicago’s future as a warming world pushes Lake Michigan toward new extremes — higher highs, lower lows, greater unc...
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On the News Stand
Browse recent coverage of our cases, clients, practice areas and other timely, relevant issues.
N.Y. town sues 3 companies over PFAS contamination
December 1, 2020
The town of Hempstead sued 3M, DuPont, and Chemours to recoup costs associated with water contamination by “forever chemicals” known as PFAS.
Maui’s fossil fuel lawsuit can feel like ‘David versus Goliath’
November 7, 2020
“Our County,” a column from Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino, discusses county issues and activities of county government.
We must protect Delawareans from the fossil fuel industry’s damage, deception
September 15, 2020
Op-ed co-authored by Attorney General Kathleen Jennings and DNREC Secretary Shawn Garvin.
Charleston sues ‘Big Oil’ for flooding in SC Lowcountry caused by global warming
September 9, 2020
Charleston, South Carolina’s largest city, is the first in the South to file such a lawsuit, joining a growing list of West Coast and Northeastern cities and states.
Big Oil Loses Bid to Rehear California Cities’ Climate Cases (1)
August 12, 2020
California cities sued to cover costs of climate damage.
Local Groups Pause Tijuana Sewage Lawsuits, But Solutions are Still Far Off
July 8, 2020
The EPA’s recent promise of $300 million to tackle border sewage issues appears to be cooling tempers and providing a pathway toward resolving a problem that’s existed essentially since the drawing of the current border.
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Sher Edling Welcomes New Litigation Director & Associates
We are proud to welcome Kristen Law Sagafi as our new Litigation Director, along with...
Forum Versus Substance
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Billions to Clean Up Contaminated Water…Who’s Going to Pay for That?
This article originally ran in the June 2020 issue of Water Finance & Management magazine. It...
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