BATON ROUGE, La. – At the conclusion of today’s oral arguments at the United States Supreme Court, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) released the following statement on behalf of President and CEO Will Green.

“Today’s arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court underscore just how significant these coastal lawsuits are for Louisiana’s economic future and our national energy leadership.

“For years, LABI has been clear: these lawsuits don’t fix coastal land loss. Instead, they create uncertainty for employers, investors and job creators at a time when Louisiana should be focused on growth, competitiveness and long-term stability. How and where these cases are handled matters—not just for the energy industry, but for the signal it sends to businesses nationwide considering investing here.

“Louisiana’s coast is critical to our entire nation, and protecting it requires collaboration, innovation and sustainable funding solutions—not lawsuits built on redefining legal standards decades after lawful conduct took place.

“LABI remains closely engaged on this issue and will continue advocating for a fair, predictable legal system that supports investment, job creation and a stronger future for Louisiana’s communities and economy.”

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