June 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Justice has weighed in on Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's antitrust lawsuit against some of the world's largest oil companies, arguing much of the state's case is legally barred because Michigan is improperly attempting to regulate climate change through state antitrust law.
May 04, 2026
Global oil giants and an industry group have said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has no basis to allege they conspired to restrict renewable energy and delay the transition away from fossil fuels in violation of federal antitrust laws.
January 23, 2026
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed an antitrust suit in federal court against BP, Shell, Chevron, Exxon and the American Petroleum Institute on Friday, claiming they conspired to maintain market dominance by steering money away from renewable energy and using a bevy of other tactics including intimidation and information suppression.