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Louisiana’s Sabine River Authority Not Entitled To Sovereign Immunity

The Energy Law Blog

An entity classified as an “arm of the state” would be entitled to sovereign immunity provided by the Eleventh Amendment; in contrast, a “political subdivision” is not afforded the same protection. The burden of proof falls on the entity seeking immunity and SRA-L failed to meet its burden. Hawkins , 381 F.3d 3d 407, 411-12 (5th Cir.

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Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds

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T accusing the companies of violating consumer protection laws and engaging in fraud by concealing the use of substandard metal components in vehicles. Political Influence OpenSecrets.org Profile of Toyota Image Similar Companies Related Gulliver Profiles Volkswagen Major Procurement Contracts Toyota contracts with the U.S.

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U.N. Human Rights Committee finds that Australia is violating human rights obligations towards Torres Strait Islanders for climate inaction

Law Columbia

Each community is distinct, with their own traditions, laws, and customs. Australia argued that the international legal framework of climate change law is immaterial to the interpretation of the ICCPR because they are outside of its scope. Ryan [2002] HCA 54). The Decision. Admissibility.

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Shell’s reckless divestment from Niger Delta

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Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002). This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. References: The oil spills of Ogoniland Shell pays out $15.5m Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Address Impact Of Operations In Niger Delta Before Selling SPDC – CSOs Tell Shell

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Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002). This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. References: The oil spills of Ogoniland Shell pays out $15.5m Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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New Shell documents could aid climate cases, attorneys say

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Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002). This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. References: The oil spills of Ogoniland Shell pays out $15.5m Also see SOMO's 2008 report.

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Shell faces shareholder rebellion over climate activist resolution

Corp Watch

Riding the Dragon: Royal Dutch Shell and the Fossil Fire by Jack Doyle (2002). This case is unique because it is the first time a Dutch company has been sued in a Dutch court of law and held liable for the l damage it caused abroad. References: The oil spills of Ogoniland Shell pays out $15.5m Also see SOMO's 2008 report.