Case Updates
Outcome
October 17, 2022
The Fifth Circuit affirms the order remanding the suit to state court, rejecting the argument that the district court had federal removal jurisdiction over litigation against energy companies for conduct connected to their actions under federal direction to maximize the production of crude oil during World War II.
U.S. Chamber files amicus brief arguing that district court had federal removal jurisdiction over litigation against energy companies for conduct connected to their actions under federal direction to maximize production of crude oil during World War II
March 21, 2022
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The U.S. Chamber filed amicus briefs previously on the merits and urging rehearing en banc before the Fifth Circuit.