Kanner & Whiteley’s case Conservation Law Foundation v. Exxon Mobil Corp. (2016) was named as ABA Journal’s Nine Cutting-Edge Climate Change Cases to Watch. The firm represents the Conservation Law Foundation, alleging that Exxon has not taken sufficient precautions under federal law in armoring the ExxonMobil Everett Terminal in Massachusetts against sea level rise, flooding, and other risks associated with climate change. The case is pending in federal district court in Massachusetts. ABA Journal cited that the case, regardless of the outcome, is expected to have a significant impact on the health of the planet and existence of human life. The article can be read here.
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