# Boulder, Colorado

Type: government

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/boulder-colorado
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## Timeline

- **2026-10-01**: Expected Arguments — Anticipated timeframe for oral arguments before the Supreme Court.
- **2026-02-23**: SCOTUS Intervention — U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up the companies' appeal to dismiss the case.
- **2023-06-15**: Lower Court Ruling — Appellate courts rule that the litigation can proceed in state court rather than federal.
- **2018-04-17**: Lawsuit Filed — Boulder, Colorado officials sue Exxon and Suncor over climate change impacts.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Why a $1.5B Advisor Team Ditched Independence for Merrill Lynch
2026-08-09 14:22:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Todd Hatfield’s $1.5B team spurned the independence trend to join Merrill Lynch in August 2026, citing technology and compliance burdens. The move highlights the enduring appeal of wirehouse platforms for top advisors despite higher payouts elsewhere.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/1-5b-team-merrill-lynch-independence

### Supreme Court to Rule on Oil Giants' Bid to Block Climate Litigation
2026-02-24 07:40:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy seeking to dismiss a climate change lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado. This pivotal case could determine the viability of dozens of similar state-level lawsuits seeking billions in damages from the fossil fuel industry.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/scotus-oil-climate-litigation-ruling

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