Nessel requests proposals from attorneys to pursue litigation against fossil fuel industry for climate impact
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Thursday that the department will begin seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms to serve as Special Assistant Attorneys General to pursue litigation related to the climate change impacts caused by the fossil fuel industry on behalf of the State of Michigan.
“Our ‘Pure Michigan’ identity is under threat from the effects of climate change,” Nessel said. “The fossil fuel industry, despite knowing about these consequences, prioritized profits over people and the environment. Pursuing this litigation will allow us to recoup our costs and hold those responsible for jeopardizing Michigan’s economic future and way of life accountable.”
The department is seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms with experience and interest in pursuing constitutional, statutory, tort and other applicable common law claims against the fossil fuel industry.
Proposals will be accepted through a blind-bid process, with contracts being awarded based on the best value to the State, considering qualifications, experience, abilities, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. The attorney general will make the final decision based on recommendations from department staff, ensuring an objective selection process that maintains bidder anonymity.
The department will post a notice of award on its website after the selection has been made. Selected attorneys and law firms will be compensated on a contingency fee basis.
Attorneys and law firms interested in submitting proposals can visit the attorney general’s website for more information. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 5.
“Our ‘Pure Michigan’ identity is under threat from the effects of climate change,” Nessel said. “The fossil fuel industry, despite knowing about these consequences, prioritized profits over people and the environment. Pursuing this litigation will allow us to recoup our costs and hold those responsible for jeopardizing Michigan’s economic future and way of life accountable.”
The department is seeking proposals from attorneys and law firms with experience and interest in pursuing constitutional, statutory, tort and other applicable common law claims against the fossil fuel industry.
Proposals will be accepted through a blind-bid process, with contracts being awarded based on the best value to the State, considering qualifications, experience, abilities, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. The attorney general will make the final decision based on recommendations from department staff, ensuring an objective selection process that maintains bidder anonymity.
The department will post a notice of award on its website after the selection has been made. Selected attorneys and law firms will be compensated on a contingency fee basis.
Attorneys and law firms interested in submitting proposals can visit the attorney general’s website for more information. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 5.
‘Preliminary Hearings/Inquiries’ examined in webinar
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Brown Bag: Preliminary Hearings/Inquiries” as a webinar for juvenile law appointed counsel on Thursday, June 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This seminar will cover preliminary hearing expectations, how to make inquiries, delinquency, and child protection. Speaking at the webinar will be Referee Lisa R. Harris, Oakland County Government-Family Court Division supervisor. Attendees should be prepared with questions for the Q&A session following the presentation.
Cost for the webinar is $12 for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
This seminar will cover preliminary hearing expectations, how to make inquiries, delinquency, and child protection. Speaking at the webinar will be Referee Lisa R. Harris, Oakland County Government-Family Court Division supervisor. Attendees should be prepared with questions for the Q&A session following the presentation.
Cost for the webinar is $12 for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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