In April 7 court filing, states and five U.S. public sector groups support NJ challenge to PennEast pipeline state land taking, despite FERC project OK and Justice Dept. stance on sovereign immunity. High court will key oral arguments April 28.
Harris County sues state DOT, claiming it failed to consider alternatives; U.S. DOT will review federal civil rights violation claims linked to homes, businesses set to be eliminated
Despite appeals court denial, Justice Dept. says U.S. has authority to take land for PennEast and other pipe projects; NJ decision will have national implications.
U.S. court class action seeks compensation to remove Texas-to-Minnesota line; owner said it has no obligation to take such action for permitted 8-in.-dia. pipe.