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Louisiana’s Third Circuit (Again) Affirms the Applicability of the Subsequent Purchaser Doctrine to Mineral Leases

The Energy Law Blog

In a unanimous opinion issued July 18, 2018 in Grace Ranch, LLC v. Goodrich Petroleum Co. Liskow lawyers Keith Jarrett and Kelly Scalise served as trial and appellate counsel for defendant BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) Inc., BP America Production Company, et al. , In Eagle Pipe and Supply, Inc. Amerada Hess Corp. ,

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New Judge, Same Result – $81 Million CWA Civil Penalty Appealed

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District Court Judge Dee Drell (Western District, LA) recently denied a motion to alter or amend the Court’s judgment against CITGO Petroleum Corp.– CITGO Petroleum Corp., CITGO Petroleum Corp., allowing an $81 million judgment against the oil company to stand. Charles refinery. In the original judgment , U.S. Adm’r of E.P.A.

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United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That Louisiana Citizen Suit Legacy Claims Can be Heard in Federal Court

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In a prior suit, Grace Ranch sued BP America Production Company (BP) and BHP Petroleum Americas (BHP) in contract and tort for alleged contamination of Grace Ranch’s land. 3d 546, writ denied , 2018-1655 (La. BP America Production Company, et al. , 20-30224 (5th Cir. Grace Ranch), for alleged contamination of its property.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law Blog

In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La.

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Oil Majors’ Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Leads to Investments in Wind Energy

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BP, which rebranded itself as “Beyond Petroleum” in 2000, announced in February of this year its plans of becoming a net-zero emissions company by 2050. In response, the industry is seeing a varying degree of investments in renewable energy and commitments to climate-related goals. within the next ten years. homes for a year.

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United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds That Louisiana Citizen Suit Legacy Claims Can be Heard in Federal Court

The Energy Law Blog

In a prior suit, Grace Ranch sued BP America Production Company (BP) and BHP Petroleum Americas (BHP) in contract and tort for alleged contamination of Grace Ranch’s land. 3d 546, writ denied , 2018-1655 (La. BP America Production Company, et al. , 20-30224 (5th Cir. Grace Ranch), for alleged contamination of its property.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law Blog

In 2018, Charles Steib (“Mr. Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. (“Parsons”) from 1975 through 1977 when he worked on the initial construction of Marathon Petroleum Company LP’s (“Marathon”) oil refinery in Garyville, Louisiana. Lamorak Ins. 20-0424 (La.

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