The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2019

a case concerning Texas partnership law. Oral argument before the Texas Supreme Court is scheduled for October 8, 2019. Last week the Texas Supreme Court granted review in Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. , Energy Transfer Partners has garnered significant amicus support on both sides of the “v.”

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The Energy Law

MAY 10, 2019

On May 9, 2019, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an important opinion restricting application of the collateral source rule in personal injury lawsuits. In Simmons v. Cornerstone Investments, LLC, et al. 2018-CC-0735 (La. The court of appeal denied the plaintiff’s writ in a 2-1 decision. In support, it relied on Bozeman v. 7/2/04), 879 So.2d

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The Energy Law

MARCH 20, 2019

Ct. —, 2019 WL 1245520 (U.S. March 19, 2019), the U.S. The defendant manufacturers removed the cases from Pennsylvania state court to federal court and invoked the “bare metal defense” under general maritime law, arguing that they should not be liable for harms caused by later-added third-party parts. Devries , No. 17-1104, — S.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 20, 2023

In this case, Tongli Shipping Pte. When the Vessel arrived off the Mississippi River in February 2019, things went awry. In July 2019, Tongli initiated London arbitration proceedings against time charterer Bunge seeking indemnification for the settlement. Tongli”) time chartered the cargo ship M/V Orient Rise to Bunge S.A.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability. It remanded the case for the Fifth Circuit to determine whether the parties agreed to delegate the arbitrability of the claim at issue to an arbitrator. It also rejected the “wholly groundless” exception altogether. 3d 1010 (2d Cir.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 8, 2020

With the prevalence of cases involving royalty disputes in Texas, the state’s Supreme Court has never hesitated to address these issues. Heritage Resources is the underlying case that must be understood to decipher the Supreme Court’s logic as it continues to rectify the numerous creative royalty provisions across Texas today.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Top Louisiana Advisers Ranked by Assets under Management Top Louisiana Advisers Ranked by Number of Accounts SEC Issues New Proxy Guidance for Advisers On August 21, 2019, the SEC issued new guidance on the voting of proxies by investment advisers.* In most cases, we recommend not voting proxies for your clients.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

6] The last CPI adjustment occurred in 2019. 10] While the rule does not specify whether the new limits apply retroactively to oil spills that occur before the effective date, case law indicates that the change will be prospective only. [11] 4] OPA liability is capped, however, subject to certain exceptions. [5]

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, 2019 WL 2515307 (Jun. 1349(b)(1). 3d 726 (S.D. quoting Flagg v.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc. Enterprise Offshore Drilling LLC, 2019 WL 2515307 (Jun. 1349(b)(1). 3d 726 (S.D. quoting Flagg v.

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IBM: Oil & Gas

DECEMBER 2, 2019

We create software solutions for participants in the oil and gas supply chain — the producers, suppliers and retailers who move bulk liquids like crude oil, natural gas liquids and derivatives like natural gas, propane, butane and more. Why I am talking about solutions built on AWS on an IBM Blockchain blog?

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The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2019

On March 21, 2019, the U.S. 30:10 was inapplicable to the case because the costs outlined in the statute comprised only pre-production and production costs. Chesapeake Louisiana, LP. [1] 2] The UMOs argued that La. 30:10(A)(3), the UMOs argued that such expenses were not recoverable from a UMO’s share of production. [4]

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

While Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC (“BBP”) identified approximately 470 heirs to the title of the property, it began construction on the Defendant Landowners’ (“Defendants” or “Landowners”) property in June 2018 prior to receiving servitude agreements from each person having ownership interest. The maximum total award, with treble damages, was $6.64.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2022

For nearly three years, unit operators in Louisiana have waited to see whether the Western District of Louisiana would change course or double down on its March 2019 decision in Johnson v. Earlier information about this case can be found here. *In Chesapeake. Neither contained any provision for attorney’s fees.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

a case previously featured on the Blog. This case began in 2011 when ETP and Enterprise explored the possibility of partnering to modify and extend, or construct anew, a pipeline to transport oil southbound from Cushing, Oklahoma. The Court of Appeal reversed, and the Texas Supreme Court heard argument in the case on October 8, 2019.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

When is a case removable to federal court? The general rule is that removability is determined at the time a case is filed. 2019), the Fifth Circuit blurred the line between these categories and expanded the cases that can be removed to federal court. The Lane Construction Corporation , 927 F.3d 3d 287 (5th Cir.

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The Energy Law

MAY 17, 2019

After years of inconsistent rulings, the Fifth Circuit is poised to address a removal issue with significant ramifications for Louisiana tort cases. Instead, it continues to apply the pre-amendment causal nexus test to post-amendment cases. Oral argument is set for the week of September 23, 2019. Alcoa Steamship Co. Latiolais v.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability. It remanded the case for the Fifth Circuit to determine whether the parties agreed to delegate the arbitrability of the claim at issue to an arbitrator. It also rejected the “wholly groundless” exception altogether. 3d 1010 (2d Cir.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 4, 2018

However, if the current trend continues, the Haynesville could approach its prior peak production average in early 2019. In that case, the plaintiff-lessors argued, the lease should be rescinded based on their error. As you can see, there have been two major increases in Haynesville production over the last ten years. 9/22/10); 48 So.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

While Bayou Bridge Pipeline, LLC (“BBP”) identified approximately 470 heirs to the title of the property, it began construction on the Defendant Landowners’ (“Defendants” or “Landowners”) property in June 2018 prior to receiving servitude agreements from each person having ownership interest. The maximum total award, with treble damages, was $6.64.

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Producer's Edge

JANUARY 27, 2025

In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., In this case, CT Land and Cattle and Cattle Co., In 2019, CT Land invoked the burial provision in the mineral lease and sued Unitex for breach of the lease and for declaratory relief when Unitex refused to comply. —Amarillo June 28, 2024, pet.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The district court dismissed their case under Rule 12(b)(6). 2] Here, this was not the case. On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. When they left the scene, they had only minor burns, scratches, and bruises. Plaisance v.

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Drillers

AUGUST 19, 2020

After starting in October and November 2019 The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world in the first few months of 2020. The criteria will depend on each use case. While many citizens were critical of government responses being slow in some countries, overall, reactions were substantial and unprecedented.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 13, 2019

1] This Release is part of a package of new rules and interpretations adopted by the SEC on June 5, 2019. The Fiduciary Release does not create any new duties, but “reaffirms, and in some cases clarifies, certain aspects of the federal fiduciary duty an investment adviser owes to its clients.” [3] 3] It is effective immediately.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Randle , 02-18-00271-CV, 2019 WL 1716415, at *1 (Tex. 18, 2019, pet. BlueStone Nat.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Randle , 02-18-00271-CV, 2019 WL 1716415, at *1 (Tex. 18, 2019, pet. BlueStone Nat.

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CG&A

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In this case, GROSS historical oil/gas production and well count are shown prior to the December 31, 2019 effective date, and GROSS forecasted values are shown after this date. Most importantly, summary cash flow tables are the main event of the reserve report effort, where reserves and values are shown in one very detailed page.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 27, 2020

The disease has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”). In all cases, the inquiry is likely to be fact-specific. One 1842 breach-of-contract case involving a yellow fever epidemic is instructive. Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed. Courts are not entirely consistent on this point, however.

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Drillers

APRIL 30, 2020

This is particularly the case since it seems that the oldest-and-wisest are often the first to be released and the last to be re-hired At the same time, many changes happen over generations. We had expected to build on 2019, our best year ever , and continue to serve the same clients, as well as new ones.

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Drillers

MARCH 24, 2020

Production grew fast, and today, Nigeria pumps close to 2 million BPD, which makes it the largest producer of crude oil in Africa. Nigeria joined OPEC in 1971 before it even had its own state oil company. That was formed in 1977 under the name National Nigeria Petroleum Company. According to its OPEC file , the West African nation is home to 36.97

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The district court dismissed their case under Rule 12(b)(6). 2] Here, this was not the case. On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. When they left the scene, they had only minor burns, scratches, and bruises. Plaisance v.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 4, 2019

On March 29, 2019, the U.S. In most cases, new owners will have nine months from the date of acquisition to notify EPA of their interest in participating in the program. New owners who acquired facilities in the twelve months before EPA finalized this program are also eligible.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 31, 2021

While the Court is no stranger to interpreting (and often muddling) the familiar royalty clause interpretation questions surrounding the first issue, in a case of first impression, the Court also analyzed the breadth of a lease’s free-use clause. Randle , 02-18-00271-CV, 2019 WL 1716415, at *1 (Tex. 18, 2019, pet. BlueStone Nat.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 4, 2017

The Department of Labor officially announced the 18-month extension of the effective date of the key, and most onerous provisions, of the DOL Fiduciary Rule (until July 1, 2019). [1] 1] The announcement was made on November 29, 2017.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2020

Finally, the AWO recommends the development of a “written outbreak management plan” that contains information to track and identify suspected cases and the locations of sick crewmembers, cleaning procedures, etc. The EEOC Has Authorized Employers to Take Employees’ Temperatures, among Other Measures to Slow Covid-19 Pandemic.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 19, 2020

Before Cyan was decided, the enforceability of exclusive federal forum provisions was challenged in a separate Delaware case, Sciabacucchi v. 346, 2019 (Del. Amendments to the ‘33 Act created uncertainty about whether those jurisdictional and removal provisions applied to class actions. In its March 2018 ruling in Cyan Inc. Salzberg.

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AWS: Energy (Oil & Gas)

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In 2019, the EU emitted 4,065,462,000 tonnes* of greenhouse gases. The EUs Green Deal sets clear targets for CO2 reduction: the EU aims to become climate neutral by 2050. The building sector accounts for a significant share of around one-third of all primary energy consumption, 80% of which is attributable to heating water.

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