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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2023

The bill, HB 590 , extends a prior substantive change in the law that was affected by the 2012 amendments to La. As was the case in 2012, this proposed amendment would also extend this direct payment requirement to any overriding royalty interests burdening the nonparticipating owner’s lease.

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Offshore Companies Face Surge in BSEE Enforcement Actions and Penalties

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Together, these developments will undoubtedly lead to more litigation and a higher cost of doing business on the Outer Continental Shelf. The number of civil penalty cases has risen gradually since 2009, with a sharp increase over 2013-2015. The average civil penalty amount per case has also grown, especially in the last two years.

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

In August 2018, dry natural gas production from the Haynesville shale averaged 6.774 billion cubic feet per day, which is the highest daily Haynesville production average since September 2012 when production averaged 6.962 billion cubic feet per day. August 2018 was not an anomaly. 9/22/10); 48 So. 3d 341, 342-43.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2018

Bottley died in 2012, and thereafter his three heirs filed their own separate wrongful death action in state court. [3] Bottley died in 2012, and thereafter his three heirs filed their own separate wrongful death action in state court. [3] Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, Case No.

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Louisiana Third Circuit Addresses Payment of Royalties in Situations Involving Production Under a Mineral Lease Pursuant to a Conditional Allowable Prior to Unitization

The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2017

1] In the case, the Plaintiffs granted a mineral lease to the Defendant-Lessee that provided for a 1/5 royalty in 2009. [2] 2] The Defendant-Lessee drilled a gas well on the leased premises on February 14, 2012. [3] 1] In the case, the Plaintiffs granted a mineral lease to the Defendant-Lessee that provided for a 1/5 royalty in 2009.

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Supreme Court Validates Employer’s Right to Require Class and Collective Action Waivers in Employment-Related Arbitration Agreements

The Energy Law

MAY 21, 2018

For example, the plaintiffs in the three cases decided by the Supreme Court today agreed not to pursue unpaid overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on behalf of other employees in class or collective actions.

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The Supreme Court Looks for a Middle Ground to Determine When Clean Water Act Permit is Required for Discharges to Groundwater

The Energy Law

APRIL 28, 2020

In 2012, environmental groups brought a Clean Water Act citizen suit against Maui, claiming that Maui was “discharging a pollutant to navigable waters” without the permit required by the Clean Water Act. The Court remanded the case back to the Ninth Circuit so that it could apply this new standard.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Test for LHWCA

The Energy Law

AUGUST 19, 2020

207, 222 (2012). The case eventually proceeded to trial wherein the jury was instructed to determine whether there was a substantial nexus between Mays’s death and Chevron’s OCS operations. The Court also distinguished Valladolid and another case cited by Chevron, Baker v. The jury found there was. 3d 542 (5th Cir.

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

In September 2012, Black Elk hired Compass Engineering and Consulting, LLC (“Compass”) to draft construction plans for maintenance on the platforms. Jewell , a related case which is presently stayed pending resolution of United States v. Compass hired Don Moss as an onsite inspector to ensure the plans were being followed properly.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: Boundary Dispute Between Leasehold Owner and Lessees of Adjacent Tract

The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

The tables turned again at the Texas Supreme Court, which ultimately held that the boundary stipulation was valid and that the defendants conclusively established their ratification defense, but the case is still ongoing. In 2012, the southeast tract lease was assigned to Concho. The Map depicted provides a helpful visual.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: Boundary Dispute Between Leasehold Owner and Lessees of Adjacent Tract

The Energy Law

MAY 3, 2021

The tables turned again at the Texas Supreme Court, which ultimately held that the boundary stipulation was valid and that the defendants conclusively established their ratification defense, but the case is still ongoing. In 2012, the southeast tract lease was assigned to Concho. Factual and Procedural Background.

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Nominees Announced for U.S. Fifth Circuit and Eastern District of Louisiana Seats

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Supreme Court case, Burwell v. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana are: Wendy Vitter Wendy Vitter has been serving as the general counsel for the Archdiocese of New Orleans since 2012. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., 2751 (2014). from Columbia University Law School. The nominees to the U.S.

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Regulating the Regulators: Supreme Court Allows Judicial Review of Clean Water Act Determinations

The Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2016

a)(3) (2012). In this case, a company, Hawkes, was interested in purchasing land in northern Minnesota to mine peat. Thus, JDs in both cases have practical legal consequences. 33 CFR § 328.3(a)(3) The Corps has used this definition to assert jurisdiction over up to 300 million acres of swampy land.

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Louisiana State and Federal Courts Split Over Parties Entitled to Reports Under La. R.S. 30:103.1

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 2012. [1] 2, unit operators should exercise caution in situations where a non-operating working interest owner with mineral leases in a Commissioner’s unit requests 103.1 Associate, Liskow & Lewis, B.A., University of Georgia, 2009. 1] See TDX Energy, LLC v. Chesapeake Operating, Inc.,

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Dusky Gopher Frog’s Louisiana Critical Habitat Spawns U.S. Supreme Court Writ

The Energy Law

JULY 28, 2017

But the frog’s case has proven to have legs and may endure longer than the species itself. In July 2012, the USFWS designated 6,477 acres as federal, state, and private lands as critical habitat for the species, including the subject 1,544 acres of private land in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.

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Derivatives: Non-Cleared Swaps Variation Margin Update – Limited Relaxed Enforcement by the CFTC, Prudential Regulators and European Supervisory Authorities

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The Prudential Regulators and ESAs lack authority to issue similar no-action relief to suspend enforcement and have instead offered guiding principles for examiners to implement a risk-based compliance review on a case-by-case basis. 6, 2016). [4] 4] CFTC Letter No. 17-11 is available here. [5] 30, 2015). [6]

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

A few months later, in May 2012, TC renewed its application, and again, the project underwent more than three years of review. The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on his strategy going forward. [1] The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on his strategy going forward. [1] 2] Texas, et al.

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President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

A few months later, in May 2012, TC renewed its application, and again, the project underwent more than three years of review. The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on his strategy going forward. [1] The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on his strategy going forward. [1] 2] Texas, et al.

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Louisiana Legislature to Consider Amendments to Forced Pooling Regime Requiring Operators to Pay Lessors of Nonparticipating Working Interest Owners Directly

Offshore Companies Face Surge in BSEE Enforcement Actions and Penalties

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

Louisiana Third Circuit Addresses Payment of Royalties in Situations Involving Production Under a Mineral Lease Pursuant to a Conditional Allowable Prior to Unitization

Supreme Court Validates Employer’s Right to Require Class and Collective Action Waivers in Employment-Related Arbitration Agreements

The Supreme Court Looks for a Middle Ground to Determine When Clean Water Act Permit is Required for Discharges to Groundwater

U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies “Substantial Nexus” Test for LHWCA

The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

Texas Supreme Court Update: Boundary Dispute Between Leasehold Owner and Lessees of Adjacent Tract

Texas Supreme Court Update: Boundary Dispute Between Leasehold Owner and Lessees of Adjacent Tract

Nominees Announced for U.S. Fifth Circuit and Eastern District of Louisiana Seats

Regulating the Regulators: Supreme Court Allows Judicial Review of Clean Water Act Determinations

Louisiana State and Federal Courts Split Over Parties Entitled to Reports Under La. R.S. 30:103.1

Dusky Gopher Frog’s Louisiana Critical Habitat Spawns U.S. Supreme Court Writ

Derivatives: Non-Cleared Swaps Variation Margin Update – Limited Relaxed Enforcement by the CFTC, Prudential Regulators and European Supervisory Authorities

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

President Biden Faces Constitutional Challenges to Revocation of Keystone XL Permit

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