Controversy
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Will the U.S. Supreme Court issue a decision in Suncor v. Boulder by June 30, 2027?
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Spencer Fane"The Court is expected to hear oral argument in fall 2026, with a decision likely sometime in 2027, depending on whether the Court resolves the case on jurisdictional grounds or reaches the preemption question. "Aug 04, 2026
Ropes & Gray LLP“Private greenwashing litigation saw substantial activity in the opening months of 2026, including several dispositive rulings
and a Supreme Court grant of certiorari that could result in a potentially significant decision in early-to-mid-2027.”Sep 03, 1990
Institute for Energy Research"Taking on the case, the Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in the fall, with a decision to follow sometime in 2026."Sep 03, 2026
The Washington Times"Rulings in the disputes likely won’t come until months later, usually by the end of next June [2027], when the court wraps up the term."Aug 07, 2026
Gregg M. Goldfarb LLP“Oral argument is set for the Court’s October 2026 sitting, with a decision expected before July 2027."Jun 30, 2026
Suncor EnergyIt asked the Court to “address whether the state-law claims asserted by dozens of states and municipalities can even proceed—and to do so before the energy industry is threatened with potentially enormous judgments.Aug 06, 2026
LegalClarity"Oral argument is expected in fall 2026, with a decision likely by mid-2027."Jun 24, 2026
Climate Policy Radar“It is likely the case will be briefed by fall 2026, oral argument will be heard during the Supreme Court’s Term
beginning October 2026, and a decision will be issued by June 2027 at the latest. ”Sep 03, 2026
Colorado Public Radio"The Court is expected to hear the case sometime in the fall, while a decision could come later this year or into 2027. "Sep 03, 2026
Jenner & Block“The case will likely be argued in the fall, with a decision to follow by mid-2027.”Sep 03, 2026
Beveridge & Diamond PC"The Court is expected to hear arguments in the fall of 2026 and issue a decision before July 2027."Sep 03, 2026
Daniel B. Rodriguez“Just the fact that a law has extra-territorial effects is not enough to raise constitutional problems.”Aug 09, 2026
Michael Gerrard“It is possible that the Supreme Court will rule that this case is too early…because there hasn't been a trial yet.”Aug 11, 2026
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