Montana Wildlife Federation, et al v. Debra Haaland, et al

  1. January 17, 2025

    9th Circ. Backs Vacating Some Trump-Era Oil And Gas Leases

    A split Ninth Circuit ruled Friday that an Idaho federal court, but not a Montana federal court, abused its discretion in striking down oil and gas leases sold during the Trump administration, but halted "surface-disturbing activity" while the federal government reconsiders the leasing decisions.

  2. April 20, 2023

    Anschutz Urges 9th Circ. To Scrap Ruling Vacating Its Leases

    Colorado-based Anschutz Exploration Corp. is urging the Ninth Circuit to reverse a lower court decision that revoked its oil and gas leases, arguing it was a required party in the case but not adequately represented, contrary to environmental groups' assertions.

  3. March 01, 2023

    Energy Co. Can't Refight Oil & Gas Lease Suit, 9th Circ. Told

    Environmental groups on Tuesday urged the Ninth Circuit to reject an appeal of revoked oil and gas public land leases from an exploration company, arguing the company's due process rights were preserved because it was adequately represented in district court despite not joining the case.