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"Montana Asbestos Victims Sue Warren Buffett's Railroad Over Fatal Pollution"
1 year ago•Source: ABC News
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"Texas Judge Strikes Down Biden's Unauthorized Highway Climate Rule"
A Texas judge, appointed by Trump, ruled against the Biden administration's highway climate rule, stating that it was unauthorized. The rule, issued by the Department of Transportation, required states to measure and report greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles on the U.S. highway system. Texas sued the DOT, arguing that the rule exceeded its statutory authority and violated the Administrative Procedure Act. This decision comes amid other climate-related lawsuits between Texas and the Biden administration.
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"Oregon Jury Awards $85 Million to Wildfire Victims in PacifiCorp Lawsuit"
The New York Times•2 years ago
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"Supreme Court's Pivotal Cases: Limiting Federal Administrative Power"
New England fishermen are taking their fight against a costly at-sea monitoring mandate to the Supreme Court, arguing that it violates the Constitution and the Magnuson-Stevens Act. They claim that the requirement, which charges them $700 a day per boat, is burdensome and unnecessary, as existing systems already monitor compliance. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the administrative state and the fishing industry's livelihoods, with potential environmental repercussions if U.S. fishermen are put out of business and the country relies more on imported seafood.
Shell Takes Legal Action Against Greenpeace for Activists' Oil Vessel Boarding
Shell is suing Greenpeace for $2.1 million in damages after activists boarded the company's oil production vessel in transit at sea earlier this year. The British oil and gas major filed the claim in London's High Court, citing the unlawful and dangerous nature of the protest. Shell's damages claim includes costs related to shipping delays, extra security, and legal expenses. Greenpeace stated that this is one of the biggest legal threats in its history and revealed that Shell offered to reduce the claim if activists agreed not to protest at any of Shell's oil and gas infrastructure. The case is ongoing, and negotiations between the two parties have ended.
Legal Battle Erupts Over New York's Gas Stove Ban
Gas and construction trade groups have filed a lawsuit against New York's state ban on gas stoves and furnaces in new buildings, arguing that it violates federal regulations. The ban, approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality. Similar policies have been implemented in other cities, but opponents criticize it as an infringement on consumer choice. The lawsuit seeks to block the ban from taking effect and argues that New York lacks the legal authority to enforce it. The state law includes exemptions for emergency backup power equipment and certain commercial establishments. New York City plans to introduce separate rules for all-electric new construction next year.