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Violations of Environmental Terms in Federal Oil and Gas Lease Insufficient to Support a Claim under the False Claims Act

The Energy Law

06-31238, 2008 WL 588745 (5th Cir. 2008), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss a qui tam action brought under the Federal Claims Act (FCA). government, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. By Clare Bienvenu In Marcy v. 3729(a)(2). 3729(a)(7).

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Is the AI Revolution Fueling a Dangerous Monopoly Over US Energy?

Rextag

This deal frenzy contrasts starkly with broader market trends, as overall M&A activity recorded its weakest start since the 2008 financial crisis. Market volatility and uncertainty surrounding the government economic policies have dampened activity in other sectors.

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U.S. House of Representatives Passes Energy Bill

The Energy Law

Subtitle E amends the FOGRMA of 1982 to repeal royalty overpayment interest for lessees by the federal government and mandates that when royalty adjustments are made resulting in an underpayment by lessee the royalty obligation clock starts when the date the adjustment is taken.

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What are the SEC Rules for Reserves, and where can I find them?

CG&A

Today, we continue the series with a brief review of the SEC rules which govern public oil and gas company filings. Please follow us at #CGAReservesReporting to see all the posts, which will accumulate into a very handy one-stop location to answer your reserves reporting questions.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms $20 Million Judgment Against Barge Owner as Responsible Party Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990

The Energy Law

Factual Background In July of 2008, nearly 300,000 gallons of oil spilled into the Mississippi River in New Orleans when a tugboat towing an oil-filled barge veered across the river into the path of an ocean-going tanker. Case: United States v. American Commercial Lines, L.L.C. , 16-31150, F.3d 3d (5th Cir. 2704(a).

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Federal Offshore Pipeline Decommissioning in BOEM Significant Sediment Resource Areas

The Energy Law

The origin of NTL 2009-G04 and SSRAs dates to 2008, when, in response to a request from Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (“LDNR”) and under the authority of 30 C.F.R. that is funded in whole or in part by or authorized by the Federal Government.”

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Parties May Agree to Expanded Judicial Review Under Texas Arbitration Act — Nafta Traders, Inc. v. Quinn

The Energy Law

The United States Supreme Court foreclosed the possibility of traditional judicial review under the FAA in 2008, when it held that the limited grounds for vacatur or modification of an arbitration award specified in the FAA are exclusive and may not be supplemented or expanded by agreement. 576, 578 & 584 (2008).

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