Energy
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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.
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IPO
Legal advisors told to stand down on 'biggest IPO in history'
Eager lawyers and other professional firms to stand down as reports indicate financial, legal and regulatory worries are halting IPO.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
California Judge throws out climate change 'baseless' suit against big oil
Climate change an issue for politicians not the courts says California judge as industry group claims lawsuit is 'baseless.'
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OIL
Oslo court orders Statoil to pay $490m to COSL for cancelling rig contract
A court has ruled in favour of China Oilfield Services, finding Statoil's termination of drilling contract was unlawful.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Exxon challenges suit dismissal claiming allegations are political
Exxon is appealing against dismissal of case in which the oil giant claims federal investigation is retaliation on oil giant's climate change views.
