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Court Says Landowners Cannot Be Forced Into Carbon Storage Sites BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota district court has ruled that a state law allowing landowners to be compelled to participate in carbon sequestration projects is unconstitutional, delivering a significant setback to Summit Carbon Solutions and its planned carbon pipeline

Court Rejects Constitutional Challenge to 2021 Legislation HELENA, Mont. — A Montana judge has ruled that a state law allowing insurance companies to consider marital status when setting rates does not violate the Montana Constitution. Lewis and Clark County District Court Judge Mike Menahan issued the decision in a challenge to

Lawsuit Claims State Failed to Enforce Cleanup Requirements Lawsuit Targets State Oversight SANTA FE, N.M. — Several environmental groups have filed a lawsuit accusing New Mexico officials of failing to enforce laws that require oil and gas companies to plug inactive wells that can pollute air and water. The lawsuit

Court limits changes to site of deadly flooding EL CAJON, Texas — A Texas judge declined Wednesday to fully close Camp Mystic, the site of a deadly July 4 flood in the Texas Hill Country last year, but ordered that key areas of the camp be preserved while litigation moves forward.

Lawsuit Targets Loot Box System NEW YORK — The New York attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation, alleging the video game developer promotes illegal gambling through the use of loot boxes in its games. Valve is the developer behind major titles including Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and Dota.

Lawsuit Filed in San Diego Superior Court EL CAJON, Calif. — A former principal in the Dehesa School District has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit alleging she was fired after reporting what she believed were violations of California law. The lawsuit was filed in San Diego Superior Court on behalf of