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Supreme Court sides with Michigan attorney general in Line 5 case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, rejecting Enbridge Energy's late removal of the Line 5 lawsuit to federal court.
U.S. Supreme Court denies Whitmer’s appeal in Enbridge Line 5 case
The U.S. Supreme Court denied Michigan’s appeal claiming sovereign immunity in Enbridge Energy’s lawsuit over the Line 5 pipeline operations.
Judge orders pause on ICE detention center construction in Maryland
A federal judge in Maryland issued a temporary restraining order to pause ICE detention center construction citing environmental review concerns raised by the state.
Line 5 tunnel fight hits Michigan Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is reviewing whether the state's Public Service Commission properly assessed environmental impacts of Enbridge's Line 5 tunnel project beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
Supreme Court wades into Line 5 venue dispute between Michigan, Enbridge
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Enbridge can remove Michigan's Line 5 pipeline case to federal court despite missing the 30-day removal deadline.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear bid by oil companies to toss climate suits
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear ExxonMobil and Suncor's appeal to dismiss a Boulder, Colorado, climate change lawsuit seeking damages for fossil fuel impacts.
Trump’s repeal of climate rule opens a ‘new front’ for litigation
The EPA's repeal of the 2009 greenhouse gas endangerment finding could lead to increased public nuisance lawsuits against power companies and industries.
Cozen O’Connor, Moss & Barnett finalize merger
Cozen O’Connor has completed its merger with Minneapolis-based Moss & Barnett, expanding its Midwest presence and growing its real estate practice.
Federal judge blocks Michigan’s Line 5 pipeline shutdown
A federal judge ruled Michigan cannot shut down Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, citing federal supremacy, treaty obligations, and interstate pipeline safety law.
Breaking the Ice: Cox repeats in National Black Lawyers honors
Minnesota energy attorney Ryan Cox earns National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 honors for his renewable energy work and access-to-justice service.
Breaking the Ice: St. Thomas, national honors for mining company counsel
Jessica Nelson, chief legal officer at Nashwauk-based Mesabi Metallics, has received both local and national honors for her professional and community contributions.
Appeals court stops order to wind down operations at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A federal appeals court allowed Florida’s Everglades detention center, dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” to stay open while an environmental lawsuit continues.
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