The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new climate disclosure rules, requiring public companies to report climate-related risks, are facing consolidated litigation. At least nine lawsuits challenging these regulations have been brought forward, primarily by Republican-led states and a business group. These cases have been directed to the conservative-leaning Eighth Circuit Court, known for its conservative leanings, after a judicial panel's decision. This move comes after the Fifth Circuit Court previously paused the SEC's climate disclosure regulations earlier in the month, only to restore them recently. Republican AGs are among the challengers.