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Supreme Court Weighs Jurisdiction in Case Against Oil Companies
Original: Justices Grapple With Questions of Jurisdiction in Case Against Oil Companies
US Supreme Court justices debated questions of jurisdiction in a case against major oil companies, centered on whether climate-related lawsuits brought by cities and states belong in state or federal courts. The outcome could determine where dozens of climate liability claims against the energy industry can proceed, with major implications for accountability efforts.
Why now: The ruling could shape the future of climate litigation against major fossil fuel companies.
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- Justices Grapple With Questions of Jurisdiction in Case Against Oil Companies · The New York Times
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