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Energy
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ENVIRONMENT
General counsel lack climate change leadership
In-house legal teams see their role as advisory rather than leading or pioneering says Dutch research.
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EXPANSION
NRF expands renewable energy practice in Texas
Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its renewable energy capabilities in Texas with the addition of McGuireWoods duo.
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APPOINTMENTS
NRF turns to duo for renewable energy
Norton Rose Fulbright has expanded its renewable energy capabilities in Texas with the addition of McGuireWoods duo.
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ENVIRONMENT
Law firms go green online in Ukraine
Top law firms join in new online platform for renewable energy investment coming to Ukraine.
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EXPANSION
Jenner & Block adds 8-strong energy team
Jenner & Block strengthens energy practice with addition of right-strong energy team from dissolved boutique firm.
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CYBERSECURITY
Law study turns spotlight on electric industry cybersecurity
Need for free flow of information and regulatory disconnect highlighted as industry and US intelligence community worry over cyberattacks.
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EXPANSION
Kirkland, Latham get an energy boost
New energy partner at Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins add new M&A specialist partner, as firms expand energy practices.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
NY attorney general sues Exxon over misleading climate statements
Suit claims the oil giant misled investors on climate change risk by abusing 'proxy cost' statements, but Exxon responds suit is 'meritless.'
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ACCIDENT INVESITIGATIONS
More needed legally to prepare for accident investigations
Executives, employees and contractors should know the specifics of accident invesitgations cautions ex-NTSB general counsel.
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CARTELS
First follow-on cartel damages case reaches judgment in UK
BritNed wins damages from ABB in €13m overcharging case as judge cites issues of justice, fairness and public policy.
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CORRUPTION
Nigeria recovers over $400 million in stolen state oil funds
While Nigerian investigators recoup over $400 in stolen state oil funds, an Italian court sentences two men in Eni and Shell Nigeria case.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reverse position on climate initiative
US big oil changes direction on climate initiative, as group claims thirty percent of oil and gas output now within the group.
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ENVIRONMENT
Enivronmental review clears way for controversial Keystone XL route
US state department review, called for by Montana judge, states pipeline's new route would not harm environment.
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LITIGATION THREAT
Firms face threat of legal action over Ostroleka C coal power project
As Poland prepares for major climate conference, shareholders vote on project while lawyer activists threaten legal action.
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INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Pipeline hits more legal problems as Canadian court reverses approval
The Canadian Federal Court of Appeal rejects Trans Mountain 'flawed' expansion plans, wants indigenous people consulted.
