Suncor v. Boulder Oral Arguments: Early Signals from the Justices
On October 5, eight Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County (Suncor v. Boulder County). The case asks whether state and local governments can impose liability on American companies for emitting carbon dioxide and affecting global climate. Dozens of other jurisdictions have […]
US Supreme Court to Review Boulder Climate Lawsuit Case
Once again, Colorado progressives’ penchant for pushing constitutional boundaries has drawn attention from the nation’s highest court. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review the case Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The case concerns an attempt by local officials in Boulder to use state tort law to regulate global […]