Environmental & Energy,
Constitutional Law
Feb. 19, 2025
A constitutional right to a healthy environment? Unpacking Held v. State
By focusing narrowly on state constitutional violations, Montana youth climate plaintiffs found a path through standing's causation labyrinth. Their success could pave the way for future cases.
Kelly W. Weil
Partner, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP
Email: kweil@cpmlegal.com
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
Weil serves on the Leadership Council for the Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice and on the Board of Directors for the Consumer Attorneys of California.
Cailin M. Ruff
Associate, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP
Climate change from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is undeniable. As
lawyers, what can we do? The past 40 years have been a long and winding road to
challenge climate change in the courts. However, recent climate litigation
highlights a potential path to a healthier planet.
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