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Climate law expert faces political pressure as states target oil firms for climate damages

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Rachel Rothschild, a law professor whose legal research helped states design laws to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related damage, is now the target of a lawsuit backed by coal industry donors.Coral Davenport reports for The New York Times.In short:Rothschild's memo helped inspire “climate superfund” laws in New York and Vermont, which aim to hold fossil fuel companies financially liable for climate damage.A conservative group tied …

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Former U.S. Rep. Michael Flanagan: Chicago wants to have its legal cake and eat it too – Center Square

" ... I was disappointed to see city leadership last year decide to file suit against several national energy producers. The lawsuit alleges that these companies carried out a decades-long campaign to deceive consumers about the climate risks of fossil fuels. This suit is a particular farce because the City of Chicago is heavily reliant on natural gas and oil to run municipal services. The consequences of such an exercise in virtue signaling cou…

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Climate law expert faces political pressure as states target oil firms for climate damages

Rachel Rothschild, a law professor whose legal research helped states design laws to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related damage, is now the target of a lawsuit backed by coal industry donors.Coral Davenport reports for The New York Times.In short:Rothschild's memo helped inspire “climate superfund” laws in New York and Vermont, which aim to hold fossil fuel companies financially liable for climate damage.A conservative group tied …

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Maine’s Climate Lawfare Heats Up: New Bill Seeks To End AG’s Anti-Fossil-Fuel Lawsuit

A new Maine bill aims to end AG Frey’s climate lawsuit against big oil, prioritizing the state’s well-being over politically driven battles. ​The battle over climate lawfare in Maine is heating up. State Representative William Tuell (R-East Machias) introduced LD 635 last month, a bill designed to put an end to Attorney General Aaron Frey’s frivolous lawsuit against major oil companies. [emphasis, links added] The bill is as straightforward as i…

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dailyclimate.org broke the news in on Friday, March 28, 2025.
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