Aspire Commodities, L.P., et al v. GDF SUEZ Energy North America, et al

  1. March 28, 2016

    5th Circ. Shuts Off Texas Power Futures Manipulation Appeal

    The Fifth Circuit on Friday refused to reconsider its decision that an exemption created by a Commodity Futures Trading Commission order barred two commodities traders from suing GDF Suez Energy North America Inc. claiming market manipulation on Texas' largest electrical grid.

  2. March 11, 2016

    5th Circ. Urged To Revisit GDF Futures Manipulation Appeal

    Two commodities traders are asking the Fifth Circuit for another shot at reviving their claims against GDF Suez Energy North America Inc., arguing that illegal market manipulation can still occur even if the underlying conduct is otherwise lawful.

  3. February 26, 2016

    5th Circ. Won't Revive GDF Power-Supply Manipulation Suit

    The Fifth Circuit refused to revive two energy commodities traders' claims against GDF Suez Energy North America Inc. on Thursday, agreeing with a lower court that an exemption cut off private parties' right to sue over GDF's alleged energy market manipulation.

  4. November 09, 2015

    5th Circ. Agrees To Hear GDF Power-Supply Manipulation Row

    The Fifth Circuit will hear oral arguments in a suit accusing energy supplier GDF Suez Energy North America Inc. of manipulating energy prices by withholding power in times of high demand, agreeing to consider whether an exemption in federal law barred the claims.