The Supreme Court cleared the way for oil companies to move Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuits from state courts to federal courts, where defendants expect more favorable rulings. This matters because state courts had been more receptive to holding companies liable for climate-related damage — the shift to federal venues significantly reduces the legal risk oil giants like Chevron and Exxon face. Search results show federal judges hearing these cases have owned stock in the defendants, adding another layer to concerns about bias in how these disputes are resolved.