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New Jersey Law Journal

Are Climate-Change Lawsuits the Next Tobacco Litigation? Suits Spiking

One area of uncertainty is how courts will interpret whether a claim arising from the emission of greenhouse gasses constitutes an insurable claim.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Novel Law, Deep Pockets Create 'Element of Significant Uncertainty'

"Gov. Murphy wants to line the whole coast with these, which is shocking, considering the coastal economy is one of the [state's] major sources of revenue," said Bruce Afran, the Princeton attorney representing the plaintiffs.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

In Unconventional Move, FTC Hinged OK of $65B Exxon Merger on Casting Aside 'Collusive' Director

Mark Sheffield "should be nowhere near Exxon's boardroom," the Federal Trade Commission's Kyle Mach said.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

$16M Employee Suit Defeated: Norton Rose Wins for Shell

Shell established that Eva-Maria Frohn voluntarily resigned by refusing to accept a highly regarded special project role in the United Kingdom upon repatriation, resulting in her bonus and stock awards lapsing, Norton Rose Fulbright stated.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Caribbean Energy Needs Are on the Rise, and Plenty of That Work is Headed For U.S. Law Firms

After a slow period in the Caribbean that was caused by COVID-19 and supply chain issues, lawyers are starting to see an uptick of work coming out of the region, particularly in the energy sector.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Meet the Law Firms Behind the Major Gasoline Antitrust Class Action

In effect, the defendants' cartel is a "per se unlawful restraint of trade" under state antitrust and competition laws, the complaint alleges.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Simpson Thacher Recruits Milbank Partner to Continue Building Energy Practice

Javad Asghari is the latest partner addition at Simpson Thacher in the energy and infrastructure space.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Two Claims Remain in Electric Transmission Defendants Winter Storm MDL

The ruling cites specific allegations made by plaintiffs lawyers, including that the TDUs refused to follow any plan for load shedding and instead flipped switches without foresight or concern.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

No Objections: Smokehouse Creek Fire MDL Petition Approval Expected

One week before Xcel Energy publicly admitted its equipment ignited the Smokehouse Creek Fire, the company informed the SEC that plaintiffs' attorney advised the company to preserve the evidence.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Revenue, Profits Slip at Baker Botts as Firm Invests in Hiring, Singapore Office

Managing partner Danny David, who took on the managing partner role on Aug. 1, said 2023 was a year of investments and focus on adding strength to strength.
6 minute read

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