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ESG for the Modern Private Company

The Energy Law

While much of the interest around sustainability and social responsibility has centered on larger public companies, private companies are set to make significant contributions to these efforts by integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles. What Are ESG Criteria?

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Fifth Circuit Narrows CAFA’s Local Controversy Exception Requiring All Plaintiffs Incur Their Principal Injuries in the Forum State

The Energy Law

1, 2024), the Fifth Circuit held that an oil-and-gas royalties class action belongs in federal court based on its interpretation that the “principal injuries” prong of the CAFA local controversy exception requires all plaintiffs sustain their principal injuries in the forum state. As a matter of first impression, in Cheapside Mins.,

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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

The Energy Law

citing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Sustainable Fisheries Glossary). On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. BOEM also recommends gear loss and damage payments.

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Congress Considers Bills to Lessen Restrictions on LNG Exports

The Energy Law

In citing the study above, Senator Kennedy noted that “LNG exports sustain Louisiana jobs, promote America’s energy independence and reduce global emissions” and that the bill reduces “unnecessary restrictions on LNG export permits.” from and/or to a foreign country to first obtain an authorization from the United States Department of Energy.

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Fifth Circuit Allows Landowners’ Tort Claim Against Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality to Move Forward

The Energy Law

Baker Hughes a G E Co., Baker Hughes a G E Co., of Cenla, L.L.C. ”) With respect to LDEQ, Plaintiffs claim that they sustained damages as a result of LDEQ’s “negligence and misconduct” in failing to timely and properly investigate and warn Plaintiffs of the contamination. In D & J Invs. of Cenla, L.L.C.

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The Smackover Formation: Unveiling the Lithium Potential

The Energy Law

The pursuit of alternative energy sources has become increasingly important in our quest for a sustainable future. Lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries, has emerged as a vital element for powering electric vehicles and storing renewable energy. A brine extraction prospect would be very similar to an oil and gas prospect.

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ESG and Derivatives – ISDA’s Latest Publications

The Energy Law

The second paper published in September is Sustainability-linked Derivatives: KPI Guidelines. In this paper, ISDA offers suggested guidance on drafting key performance indicators (KPIs) for sustainability-linked derivatives (SLDs). Click here for the paper. KPIs measure compliance of SLDs to specified ESG objectives.