Lawsuit seeking to compel federal defendants to proceed with onshore and offshore oil and gas lease sales.

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior

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Louisiana Federal Court Dismissed NEPA Claim in Trade Associations’ Challenge to Pause on Oil and Gas Leasing

response

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - response

objection

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - objection

report and recommendation

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - report and recommendation

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - notice of appeal

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - opposition

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Louisiana Federal Court Affirmed Denial of Groups’ Request to Intervene in Defense of Oil and Gas Moratorium

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - statement

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - order

Louisiana Federal Court Declined to Consolidate Trade Groups’ Challenge to Leasing Moratorium with States’ Ongoing Lawsuit

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - reply

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - notice

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - motion to dismiss

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - complaint

motion to intervene

American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of the Interior - motion to intervene

Trade Groups Filed New Lawsuit Challenging Moratorium on Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sales

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American Petroleum Institute  v. U.S. Department of Interior - motion

American Petroleum Institute  v. U.S. Department of Interior

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American Petroleum Institute v. U.S. Department of Interior

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