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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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