The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests.

Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.

A state appellate judge from Tangipahoa Parish announced Wednesday she intends to run for a vacant seat on the Louisiana ...

The Supreme Court on Monday morning grappled with a dispute in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana over whether oil and gas companies can move a lawsuit seeking to […] The post Court ...

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on the fate of a lawsuit filed by a Louisiana parish against multiple oil producers ...

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Monday in a case determining whether companies acting under federal orders can shift ...

The Supreme Court heard arguments in a Chevron case that could determine whether Louisiana’s coastal oil lawsuits are decided in federal or state court, a ruling with implications for dozens of cases ...

U.S. Supreme Court justices wrestled on Monday over whether lawsuits by Louisiana officials seeking to hold oil and gas companies, including Chevron and Exxon Mobil , responsible for harming the state ...

The State of Louisiana was back in the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week, presenting oral arguments in the case of Chevron ...

Public reaction mostly reflects cautious optimism. Supreme Court hears Louisiana's 13-year-old lawsuit against major industry: 'This is such a massive deal' first appeared on The Cool Down.