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Antitrust Scrutiny of ESG Initiatives by State Attorneys General Heats Up

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Recent actions by state attorneys general in Texas and Florida highlight rising antitrust scrutiny of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-aligned investment strategies and climate disclosure groups. Companies with...more

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Florida AG Announces Investigation into Climate Nonprofits for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection and Antitrust Laws Based...

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3 On July 28, 2025, the Republican Attorney-General of Florida announced that his office had “issued subpoenas to investigate whether the CDP (formerly the Climate Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative...more

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Goodwin Antitrust & Regulatory Shorts: Fashion Faux Pas; Misleading Green and Social Responsibility Claims

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In recent years, legislative initiatives have increasingly reflected the green agenda and sustainability objectives of the European Commission (the Commission)....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - June 3, 2025

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Enforcement team is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (“State AGs”)...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends

Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and...more

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Tackling Greenwashing: Singapore's Approach and APAC's Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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Singapore shows leadership in a diverse APAC market where the race is on to strengthen transparency in environmental claims and combat greenwashing....more

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The State AG Report – 05.08.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following...more

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ESG Litigation Update: Environmental NGOs and Local Governments Target ‘Climate Deception’

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In recent years, environmental nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments have increasingly sued gas, oil, and energy companies, challenging their historic messaging on climate change, plastic recycling, and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Amazon Hit With Greenwashing Lawsuit

Last week, consumers in four states filed a proposed class action against Amazon, accusing the company of greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of the company’s Amazon Basics line of paper products....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter (February 2025)

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (State AGs) across the...more

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NYAG Enforcement Outlook – What to Expect in 2025

The New York Attorney General (NYAG) is expected to increase enforcement actions in 2025, especially with the enactment of several new laws designed to strengthen consumer protection and employment. At the federal level, the...more

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The State AG Report – 02.20.2025

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Texas AG Investigates DeepSeek - •Florida Secures Order...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

The Canadian Competition Bureau’s Draft Guidance for Going Green

In June 2024, amendments to the Canadian Competition Act (Act) garnered significant attention (and criticism) from both business and legal communities in Canada for the introduction of new “greenwashing” provisions. The new...more

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New York Court Dismisses Suit Against JBS but Allows Attorney General to File Amended Complaint

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Environmental claims are a powerful tool for companies to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and connect with values-driven consumers. However, these claims are facing increased legal scrutiny, as governments and...more

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California Retains Jurisdiction Over Fossil Fuel Companies Named in Climate Change Lawsuits

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The ELM blog has covered several lawsuits filed over the past several years against major fossil fuel companies by plaintiffs seeking damages due to climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions. The claims in these...more

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Connecticut Lawsuit Against Major Fossil Fuel Company Survives Motion to Dismiss

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A couple of weeks ago, a lawsuit brought by the State of Connecticut against a major fossil fuel company, alleging various violations of the consumer protection laws in Connecticut (specifically, the Connecticut Unfair Trade...more

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California Seeks Disgorgement of Oil Profits For Alleged Greenwashing And Climate Deception

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In a significant legal maneuver with potentially far-reaching implications, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amended complaint on June 10, 2024, to California’s high-profile lawsuit targeting five of the world’s...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - May 2024

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more

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The State AG Report – 3.21.2024

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Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Wisconsin Shows Timeshare Exit Company the Exit - ...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

InDepth: CFTC’s Regulatory Priorities for 2023

Much like taxes and mortality, it is certain that during 2023 the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) will promulgate new rules, issue interpretation and guidance, issue no-action letters, engage in...more

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Climate Change Lawsuits Plague Oil and Gas Producers

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The causes of action vary from case to case. The common denominator is that the suits are filed in state court and allege only state law claims.  Despite producers’ best efforts, the federal courts have denied federal...more

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Litigation and Enforcement Impact of the SEC's Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosure

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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosure, released March 21, 2022, represent a significant change in public company disclosure requirements and, if adopted, will have far-reaching...more

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Why Climate Plaintiffs Are Filing Securities, Consumer Suits

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A growing trend has emerged in the ongoing effort to hold greenhouse gas emitters accountable for their contributions to global climate change. The first wave of climate change lawsuits in the U.S. against carbon majors —...more

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Vermont Files Climate Change Lawsuit Against Major Oil Companies

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Earlier this week, Vermont became the latest state to file a lawsuit against the major oil companies featuring allegations focusing on climate change. This is simply the most recent of more than two dozen lawsuits that have...more

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Private Bank Briefing – June 2021

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The latest edition of our Private Bank Briefing provides a roundup of legal and compliance issues impacting private banks and their clients from Q2 2021. In this edition, we cover sustainable finance developments, the...more

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