Climate Change Nuisance Litigation
Emerging Trends and Defense Strategies for Global Warming Claims
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar/teleconference with Q&A
Conducted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Recorded event now available
This CLE webinar will prepare counsel to identify and deal with the risks of climate change nuisance claims. The panel will review the substance and implications of key recent rulings and outline ways to neutralize and defend against such claims.
Description
Corporate defendants are facing more common law nuisance actions related to climate change. Recently, federal courts have decided three key cases on this issue: Connecticut v. American Elec. Power Co., Comer v. Murphy Oil, and Native Village of Kivalina v. ExxonMobil.
The courts have reached contrary results when determining which public nuisance claims can go forward or whether standing or political question matters require dismissal. Potential plaintiffs and defendants are thus left with much uncertainty about climate change nuisance claims.
With verdicts and settlements in the millions, companies with potential exposure in environmental contamination, climate change or greenhouse gas emissions must understand the risks of nuisance claims and be ready to defend against them.
Listen as our authoritative panel of environmental attorneys examines key nuisance decisions regarding climate change issues, the implications of the decisions, and recent trends in climate change nuisance litigation. The panel will offer their strategies for defending against nuisance litigation.
Outline
- Climate change nuisance litigation
- Connecticut v. American Electric Power Co.
- Comer v. Murphy Oil
- Native Village of Kivilina v. ExxonMobil
- Trends
- Standing
- Showing of injury
- Damages
- Best practices to neutralize and defend nuisance claims
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What must plaintiffs demonstrate in order to pursue climate change nuisance claims for damages?
- How do recent federal court rulings impact climate change nuisance cases?
- What strategies can companies use to defend against claims of climate change nuisance?
Faculty
R. Trent Taylor,
Partner
McGuireWoods, Richmond, Va.
His litigation practice includes energy and environmental matters, and he is a frequent speaker and writer on related topics, including hydraulic fracking. He focuses on defending complex toxic tort and products liability cases and matters involving complex scientific and medical issues.
Scott D. Deatherage,
Partner
Thompson & Knight, Dallas
He leads the Climate Change and Renewable Energy practice and advises on climate change and greenhouse gas legislation and the effect on corporate strategy to manage risks and leverage opportunity. He is experienced in drafting environmental disclosure statements for Securities and Exchange Commission documents and assessing the impact of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act on such disclosures.
Christina M. Carroll,
Partner
McKenna Long & Aldridge, Washington, D.C.
She focuses on complex litigation including insurance, toxic tort, and environmental litigation. She counsels clients on the potential risks and opportunities associated with climate change. She represents regulated businesses and government contractors facing personal injury, property damage, and CERCLA claims arising out of distribution of products or air, surface, or groundwater contamination.
Ordering
Online CLE - Audio Recording
Includes audio streaming of full program plus handouts (available 24 hours after live seminar).
CLE:
Pre-approved for participatory or non-traditional/alternate format credit in: CA, HI*, NY*, WV*.
Pre-approved for self-study credit in: AK, AZ, GA, MO, MT, TX, VT, WA.
Upon request, also available in: CO, CT*, FL, ID, KY, LA*, ME, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR*, SC, TN, UT, WI, WY. If you are applying for credit in one of these states, make sure to select those states when placing your order.
(*Indicates that Strafford must report attendance.)
Online CLE Audio $149.00
Available 24 hours after the live event
Recorded Event
Includes full event recording plus handouts (available after live seminar).
CLE: Pre-approved for self-study credit in: AK, AZ, CA, CT, GA, HI, MO, MT, NY, TX, VT, WA, WV. Upon request, self-study credit is also available in: CO, FL, ID, KY, ME, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OR, UT, WI, WY. If you are applying for self-study credit in one of these states, contact Strafford CLE at 1-800-926-7926 ext. 35 or CLE@straffordpub.com.
Webinar Download (Slide Presentation with Audio) $49.00
Available three business days after the live event
DVD (Slide Presentation with Audio) $49.00
plus $9.45 S&H
Available ten business days after the live event
MP3 Download (Audio with Slide PDFs) $49.00
Available 24 hours after the live event
CD (Audio with Slide PDFs) $49.00
plus $9.45 S&H
Available ten business days after the live event
Webinar/Teleconference
Strafford webinars/teleconferences offer several options for participation: online viewing of speaker-controlled PowerPoint presentations with audio via computer speakers or via phone; or audio only via telephone (download speaker handouts prior to the program). Please note that our webinars do not feature videos of the presenters.
CLE Credit
Strafford's live seminars qualify for CLE in every state that accredits webinars. They offer you a high quality, cost effective, and convenient CLE option, with no lost travel time or expenses.
Customer Reviews
The program was very well organized and the speakers were prepared.
Marti Sharp
Kell Alterman & Runstein
The presenters were lucid, articulate, and informative. The seminar exceeded my expectations.
Irvin Slate
Slate Law Office
I was impressed with the examples and the practical applications of the concepts.
Connie Sue Martin
Bullivant Houser Bailey
The real case examples and case citations were very helpful.
Tyler Wilkinson
Axley Brynelson, LLP
Convenient and well-organized. Well-run program.
Michael V. Kruljac
IMERYS
Environmental Law Advisory Board
Partner
Allen Matkins
Partner
Loeb & Loeb
Of Counsel
Stoel Rives
Partner
Shipman & Goodwin
Partner
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld
Partner
Arnold & Porter
Partner
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher
Partner
Dinsmore & Shohl
Partner
Cravath Swaine & Moore
Special Counsel
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Partner
Bryan Cave
Our Guarantee
Strafford webinars and teleconferences are backed by our 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee: if you are not satisfied with any of our products, simply let us know and get a full refund. For more information regarding complaints and refunds, please contact us at 1-800-926-7926 ext 10.