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Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

The Energy Law

On March 29, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued its ruling in In re: Petition of Frescati Shipping Co., Procedural History The case was originally tried in a forty-one day bench trial by Judge John P. This raises a dire warning to defendants in cases involving subrogated claims.

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The Coastal Zone Management Act Litigation Removed to Federal Court (Again)

The Energy Law

On or about May 23, 2018, several Defendants in the Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) Litigation filed Notices of Removal in 42 lawsuits filed against 212 oil and gas companies by six different parishes (Plaquemines, Jefferson, Cameron, Vermilion, St. John the Baptist), removing the cases to federal court. Bernard, and St.

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Building a Successful Career In Energy Consulting – The Definitive Guide

Navigate Power

This can include securing competitive energy rates, analyzing energy usage, and, in some cases, offering sustainability options such as green energy credits. However, a background in business, sales, or marketing can be beneficial , as success in this field often depends on relationship-building and lead generation.

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

The Energy Law

1/9/2018), the U.S. Shortly after the consolidation motion was granted, Mobil Oil (who was a named defendant in Bottley , not Lester ) removed both cases under CAFA, arguing that the consolidation of Bottley and Lester constituted a newly commenced “mass action.” In Warren Lester, et al. Exxon Mobil Corp., 14-31383, F.3d 3d (5th Cir.

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Highly Anticipated En Banc Fifth Circuit Opinion Reframes Maritime Contract Analysis

The Energy Law

8, 2018). The case called upon the court to determine whether a contract for performance of specialty services to facilitate the drilling or production of oil and gas on navigable waters is maritime in nature. 16-30217 (5th Cir.

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Nigeria Oil Industry Overview

Drillers

The country’s first field began producing in 1958 at a rate of 5,100 BPD. company has a 40-60 joint venture with the NNPC, which is the majority shareholder, and stakes in several offshore fields, including several deepwater blocks that have yet to be developed. How did this happen? Exxon comes next: the U.S.

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Ninth and Fifth Circuits Split on Issue of Punitive Damages Under Maritime Law

The Energy Law

23, 2018). Instead, according to the Ninth Circuit, the references to nonpecuniary damages in Miles had been given too much weight when the case itself really concerned the specific availability of loss of society damages (a type of nonpecuniary remedy with its own storied and arcane history). Dutra Group , No. 15-56775 (9th Cir.

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