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Administrative/Regulatory,
Corporate,
Environmental & Energy

Aug. 14, 2024

Lessons from the California-Chevron climate showdown

Chevron's move may accelerate corporate relocations from states with stricter environmental policies, affecting the landscape of environmental law in both state and federal courts.

Wentzelee Botha

Partner, Brown & Winters

Environmental Law and Environmental Insurance Law

William E. Brown

Partner, Brown & Winters

Environmental Law

Casha Cappuccio

Associate, Brown & Winters

Environmental Insurance Coverage, Insurance Archaeology, Bad Faith Litigation and Environmental Litigation

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Chevron has joined a parade of major corporations, including Tesla and Oracle, leaving California for Texas. Like other corporations, Chevron points to the high cost of labor and housing as major factors spurring the move. However, Chevron's relocation to Texas is not just a matter of cost, but also a strategic move to align its operations with a more favorable ...

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