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Overturning 8 Years of “Palpable Error,” The Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Damages Available to Landowners in Oilfield Legacy Litigation

The Energy Law

In the landmark oilfield remediation case Corbello v. However, there was no mechanism to ensure that a penny of the $33 million awarded in Corbello would be spent on clean-up. After the LL&E I decision, the case went to trial in 2015. The Energy Law Blog will explore the import of the prescription ruling in a separate post.

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Offshore Companies Face Surge in BSEE Enforcement Actions and Penalties

The Energy Law

Together, these developments will undoubtedly lead to more litigation and a higher cost of doing business on the Outer Continental Shelf. The number of civil penalty cases has risen gradually since 2009, with a sharp increase over 2013-2015. The average civil penalty amount per case has also grown, especially in the last two years.

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EPA and Army Corps Release New WOTUS Rule

The Energy Law

The final rule additionally does not clarify the phrase “relatively permanent” in the rule, signaling that such decisions will likely be made on a case-by-case basis by the local Army Corps district. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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Third Circuit Issues Long-Awaited Ruling in OPA Liability Case

The Energy Law

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. 2607(d)(2)(B), limited its liability in the case to the same extent as Frescati’s (which had been limited to approximately $45 million).

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

The Energy Law

All carbon crediting mechanisms require additionality­—methane reductions are additional if the mitigating project would not have happened without the incentive of the carbon credits. Similarly, the total cost of plugging wells varies case by case depending on the location, depth, and age of the well, among other factors.

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The Supreme Court’s Adopted Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: A Welcome Emphasis on Cooperative Case Management and Cost-Effective Discovery

The Energy Law

Together, the adopted amendments evidence the Court’s emphasis on promoting cooperative case management and reducing the delays and considerable costs often associated with the discovery process. All discovery is subject to the limitations imposed by Rule 26(b)(2)(C).

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Maritime Law: Key Legal Issues in Fires at Sea, Cargo Damage, Salvage, and More

The Energy Law

As a result, the law of general average provides a mechanism for an equitable sharing of losses and expenses that occur during a voyage in certain circumstances. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter.

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