May 16, 2018
A California federal judge said Tuesday that Oakland could not ban a cargo shipping terminal developer's proposed coal operations based on claims they would pose a substantial health or safety risk, finding the city violated its contract with the firm by passing regulations without enough evidence of danger.
January 11, 2018
The question of whether the city of Oakland, California, was allowed to pass an ordinance restricting the passage of export-bound coal through a terminal that is under development will proceed to trial next week, a California federal judge ruled Wednesday.
February 17, 2017
A pair of environmental organizations filed motions in California federal court on Thursday, asking to intervene to defend the city of Oakland against a suit alleging it violated the commerce clause when it passed an ordinance aimed at preventing the export of coal, and pushing for the dismissal of claims.