Energy

States Clash with Federal Order as Trump Shields Energy Industry, Legal Battles Loom Over New Environmental Measures

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Several Democratic-led states, including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, and California, are actively discussing legislative measures that could have far-reaching impacts on environmental policies. These deliberations come at a time when debates over state versus federal powers in managing energy resources intensify. Controversially, President Donald Trump issued an executive order celebrated by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which champions the interests of the oil and natural gas sectors. API lauded the order for safeguarding U.S. energy against initiatives it derogatorily terms as “climate superfunds.” The order directs the Department of Justice to counter what it describes … Read more

Protests Erupt as Missouri’s New Energy Law Spurs Concerns Over Rising Utility Bills

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In an emotional public outcry, protesters chanted outside the state capitol Wednesday morning as Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new utilities bill into law. Critics of the bill, including consumer protection groups and several lawmakers, claim it will lead to an increase in Missourians’ utility bills. Senate Bill 4, which primarily addresses energy and utilities regulations, will take effect on August 28. The bill was framed in response to the escalating global demand for energy fueled by advancements in technology, including broader applications of artificial intelligence. This growing energy requirement compels … Read more

Robbins Geller Pursues Justice in Fluence Energy Class Action Over Alleged Misconduct and Financial Deception

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SAN DIEGO — A new class action lawsuit initiated by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP aims to represent shareholders of Fluence Energy, Inc., asserting that the company and its top executives have breached the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The suit was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia under case number 25-cv-00444, targeting the alleged financial misconduct and misleading statements by the energy storage firm and its leadership. Fluence Energy, recognized for its innovations in energy storage and optimization software, is currently under legal scrutiny. Shareholders who have incurred substantial losses and are … Read more

Legal Experts Weigh In: Calls for Dismissal in DC’s Controversial Lawsuit Against Energy Companies

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Washington, D.C. – A recent lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia against major energy producers is drawing significant attention. The lawsuit accuses these companies of misleading the public about the impacts of fossil fuels on climate change. This legal action reflects a growing trend where states and municipalities are using the courts to address environmental issues, a move that critics argue stretches the boundaries of public nuisance laws. The D.C. Attorney General’s office alleges that these corporations, including some of the world’s biggest oil companies, engaged in a systematic campaign to discredit scientific research … Read more