The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Last week, the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed ordinance that would place a moratorium on “the construction of disposal wells and injection wells in the Parish of Livingston.” [1] Liskow & Lewis successfully defended Helis Oil & Gas Company, LLC and was able to obtain a ruling striking down the St.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 6, 2017

On April 4, 2017 , a federal district court dismissed a citizen-enforcement action under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act that could have profound impact on fracking suits against the oil and gas industry. For more information about this blog entry or related issues, please contact attorney Philip Dore at pdore@liskow.com.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

By Jillian Marullo House Bill 2767, which took effect on September 1, 2013, was enacted to encourage recycling of the wastewater produced in hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) and other oil and gas operations. million gallons) of water is required to frack one horizontal well, many of which are fracked multiple times. In 2011, 3.5

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, received widespread support from environmental groups and the energy industry alike, including groups as diverse as the Sierra Club and the Texas Oil and Gas Association, and was unanimously approved by the Senate.

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The Energy Law

MAY 18, 2020

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued an opinion involving issues of prescription and breach of contract claims in the context of Act 312 and “legacy lawsuits” that oil and gas companies must remain cognizant of going forward. In State of Louisiana, et al. Louisiana Land & Exploration Co.,

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