The Energy Law

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Case: Warren v. 4] This case is the first pronouncement from the Louisiana Supreme Court that punitive damages are available under general maritime law. 471 (2008) limited the ratio of punitive damages to compensatory damages in maritime cases at 1:1. Shelter Mutual Ins. 2016-C-1647 (La. 10/18/17), So. Baker , 554 U.S.

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The Energy Law

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In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al. Recently, those typical types of claims have been supplemented in some legacy litigation cases with citizen suit allegations based on the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act. Iowa Production, et al.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

In 2003, the Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its landmark decision in Corbello, et al. Recently, those typical types of claims have been supplemented in some legacy litigation cases with citizen suit allegations based on the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act. Iowa Production, et al.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause.

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The Energy Law

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In all cases, the inquiry is likely to be fact-specific. One 1842 breach-of-contract case involving a yellow fever epidemic is instructive. Thus, logistical and economic difficulties brought about by COVID-19 may not qualify as a force majeure—without more. In William Roley Glover v. McAllister , 2 Rob. (La.)

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The Energy Law

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While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Factual and Procedural Background.

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