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UCC8, UCC9, and The Hague Convention

The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2017

Lenders who take security interests in securities accounts are familiar with the rules of Articles 8 and 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code that identify the governing jurisdiction for these transactions. The Convention was finally promulgated in 2003 but did not become effective until April 1, 2017. [2]

Government

Government Finance E&A Consulting

Delaware Corporations Can Rely On Federal Forum Provisions for ’33 Act Claims

The Energy Law

MARCH 19, 2020

With the plaintiff favorable ruling in Cyan , corporations faced an escalation of ’33 Act claims in state court and became more vigilant about including exclusive federal forum provisions in their governance documents. 2017-0931-JTL, 2018 WL 6719718 (Del. In its March 2018 ruling in Cyan Inc. Salzberg. [2] 1] Cyan, Inc. Beaver Cty.

Government

Government E&A Finance Education

OSHA Awards Damages for Retaliatory Discharge of Jones Act Seaman in Violation of Seaman’s Protection Act

The Energy Law

JANUARY 10, 2020

On October 20, 2017, Bouchard Transportation’s ATB BUSTER BOUCHARD/B. In a stark reminder of the sanctity of Coast Guard investigations, and the consequences of impeding such investigations, the U.S. 255 suffered an explosion and fire while transporting roughly 2,000 barrels of oil off Port Aransas, Texas. 2114) (the “SPA”).

Transportation

Transportation E&A Barrel Education

False Claims Act Relators Be Warned: Rule 54’s Taxable Costs Award Lies Ahead for the Overeager Relator

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

12, 2017), the relators appealed the district court’s grant of summary judgment as well as the court award of $232,809.92 In John King, et al v. Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 16-20259 (5th Cir. in taxable costs to the defendants. The relators alleged that Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 7 (quoting United States ex rel. Reg’l Healthcare Sys.,

E&A

E&A Casing Education Government

Opportunity to Minimize the New Tax on 501(c)(3) Exempt Organization Employee Parking

The Energy Law

MARCH 25, 2019

Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) passed by Congress in December 2017, starting in 2018 many 501(c)(3) Exempt Organizations (“EOs”) are required to treat the cost of employer-paid qualified transportation and parking benefits as unrelated business taxable income (“UBTI”) to the EO.

E&A

E&A Transportation Maintenance Insurance

Motion to Remand Granted in One Coastal Zone Management Act Case But Federal Appellate Options Remain Viable

The Energy Law

JUNE 3, 2019

Instead of being triggered by the allegations in the Rozel Report, as Defendants argued, the Court found that the 30-day “other paper” removal period was triggered on April 13, 2017 (at the latest) by allegations contained in Plaintiffs’ memorandum in support of Plaintiffs’ motion to compel production of pre-SLCRMA documents.

Casing

Casing Management Oil E&A

COVID-19 Federal Legislative Response

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

This bill will send checks directly to eligible individuals and families, provide loans to small businesses and non-profits (500 employees or less), and assist certain industry sectors and allocates funding for state and local governments. The EPSL benefit is 80 hours of pay that is subject to caps based on the reason for leave.

Education

Education E&A Operator Government

Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2017

Flat River Farms, L.L.C. , the Louisiana Second Circuit addressed issues affecting the creation and preservation of mineral servitudes and payment of court costs in a concursus action. [1] 1] In the case, an operator initiated a concursus action seeking to resolve ownership interest in minerals underlying property on which it was operating.

Spud-in

Spud-in Operator IT E&A

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed into law on November 15, 2021, amended Section 40307 of the Outer Continental Shelfs Act (OCSLA) to provide authority to the U.S. However, the DOI’s proposed implementing regulations authorized by the IIJA have yet to be issued for public comment.

Offshore

Offshore Operator E&A Pipeline

Liskow & Lewis CARES Act Tax Analysis – Part II

The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2020

Birdsong wrote about four of those provisions which affected the implementation of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) here. The new deduction is generally governed by the relevant rules in IRC Section 170 with a few modifications. Liskow & Lewis attorneys John T. Bradford and Jeffrey P.

Education

Education E&A E&P Government

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Opinions Issued by the Department of Interior Solicitor In January 2017, in the final days of the Obama administration, the Department of Interior (“DOI”) Solicitor issued an opinion (M-37041) that the MBTA “take” provisions included “incidental takes.” 8716, published February 9, 2021. 16 U.S.C. § 50 CFR § 10.12. 50 CFR § 10.12.

Government

Government Petroleum E&A IT

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In January 2017, in the final days of the Obama administration, the Department of Interior (“DOI”) Solicitor issued an opinion (M-37041) that the MBTA “take” provisions included “incidental takes.” 8716, published February 9, 2021. At the heart of the Trump administration MBTA rule is what constitutes a “take” under the MBTA. 16 U.S.C. §

Government

Government Petroleum E&A IT

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UCC8, UCC9, and The Hague Convention

Delaware Corporations Can Rely On Federal Forum Provisions for ’33 Act Claims

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OSHA Awards Damages for Retaliatory Discharge of Jones Act Seaman in Violation of Seaman’s Protection Act

False Claims Act Relators Be Warned: Rule 54’s Taxable Costs Award Lies Ahead for the Overeager Relator

Opportunity to Minimize the New Tax on 501(c)(3) Exempt Organization Employee Parking

Motion to Remand Granted in One Coastal Zone Management Act Case But Federal Appellate Options Remain Viable

COVID-19 Federal Legislative Response

Louisiana Second Circuit Addresses: (1) Creation of Mineral Servitudes Via Notarial Acts of Correction; (2) Obstacles Suspending the Prescription of Nonuse from Running Against Mineral Servitudes; and (3) Payment of Court Costs in Concursus Actions

With A New Regulatory Framework On The Horizon, There Is Still Much Uncertainty Concerning The Future Of Offshore Carbon Storage

Liskow & Lewis CARES Act Tax Analysis – Part II

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

Uncertainty About Migratory Bird Treaty Act “Takes”: The Biden Administration Delays the Effective Date of the Final Regulations Governing Take of Migratory Birds

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