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Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

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The issue of whether a company is an independent contractor of an E & P company is frequently litigated in oilfield injury accidents, as the injured worker searches for multiple sources of possible recovery. In McDaniel v R.J.’s s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Second Circuit Upholds Independent Contractor Status for E & P Company

The Energy Law Blog

The issue of whether a company is an independent contractor of an E & P company is frequently litigated in oilfield injury accidents, as the injured worker searches for multiple sources of possible recovery. In McDaniel v R.J.’s s Transportation, LLC , —- So.3d Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Louisiana Second Circuit Provides Clarity on Production in Paying Quantities and Affirms Lease Cancellation Under Mineral Code Article 140 for Failure to Pay Royalties

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On June 2, 2017 the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s judgment cancelling a mineral lease under Mineral Code article 140 and provided further clarity on a production in paying quantities analysis under Louisiana Mineral Code article 124. [1] 1] The dispute in Gloria’s Ranch, L.L.C. 035 cents per mcf.

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Operators May Earn and Sell Carbon Credits for the P&A of Inactive, Shut-in, or Temporarily Abandoned Wells

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Operators may now have the potential to sell carbon credits in exchange for the P&A of inactive, shut-in, or temporarily abandoned wells. Although Louisiana is allocating significant funds to P&A orphan wells, there is a lack of financial incentive for operators to address AOOG wells. Accounting and Crediting Period.

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2023 Master Plan Brings Updates to Coastal Research and Projects

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Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. 2] Draft 2023 Coastal Master Plan, p. 3] Draft 2023 Coastal Master Plan, p. 1] [link] ; [link]. [2]

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Climate-Related Lawsuits Continue to Return to State Courts: Understanding The Latest Ruling from District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corporation

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Exxon ”), at p. Exxon will proceed in state court, that state court may have to apply and interpret federal law, such as when deciding “questions of federal preemption” ( see p. District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, et al., 22-7163 (Dec. 19, 2023) (“ D.C. Part II summarizes the jurisdictional analysis in D.C. Since D.C.

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Haynesville shale gas production is increasing again; Will Haynesville-related litigation increase again, too?

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El Paso E & P Co. , El Paso E & P Co. , Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry. For example, in Alyce Gaines Johnson Special Trust v. 2d 640, 641-43 (W.D.

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