Supreme Court Sets New Rules for Environmental Lawsuits
Supreme Court Sets New Rules for Environmental Lawsuits

Supreme Court Sets New Rules for Environmental Lawsuits

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued major rulings clarifying court jurisdiction over environmental cases, deciding 7-2 that only the D.C. Circuit can hear challenges to nationally applicable EPA actions, such as biofuel waiver denials, while state-specific EPA actions should remain in regional circuit courts. The justices established a new test for distinguishing between national and local EPA actions under the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the Court agreed to hear appeals from Chevron, Exxon Mobil, and other oil companies seeking to move Louisiana coastal damage lawsuits from state to federal court, a decision that could affect dozens of similar cases involving billions in potential damages. These lawsuits, initiated by Louisiana parishes in 2013, accuse the companies of contributing to coastal land loss and environmental harm. The Supreme Court's decisions set procedural boundaries for future environmental litigation and may reshape how and where major disputes are adjudicated. Legal experts note that these rulings could have far-reaching consequences for both corporate defendants and environmental regulators.

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