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Antonin Scalia’s dissent in U.S. v. Mead reflected his changing stance towards a case involving this company that hinged on the definition of the word “source.” This company filed a RICO lawsuit as a counter-litigation to prevent paying out a 9.5 billion dollar class-action lawsuit (15[1])brought by Steven Donziger. (15[2])This (15[1])company appealed (15[1])a lawsuit regarding the EPA’s interpretation of the Clean Air Act brought by the Natural (*) Resources Defense Council. The Permanent Court of Arbitration held that this company could not be held accountable for damages to Lago Agrio in Ecuador. Courts look to federal agencies’ interpretations of statutes in a “deference” named for this company. This company, whose brands include Texaco, originated from the California-based subsidiary of Standard Oil. For 10 points, (-5[1])name this energy company whose logo resembles downward-pointing arrows. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Chevron [accept Chevron deference; accept Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.]
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