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Louisiana Senator Proposes Statutory Framework Governing Rights and Obligations of Parties to Renewable Energy Leases

The Energy Law

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th, and last Friday, Louisiana Senator Allain of District 21 filed SB 154 proposing to enact a statutory framework directly governing the rights and obligations of parties to renewable energy leases.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. Steib’s co-workers and six individuals deposed in unrelated asbestos cases that Plaintiffs argued established Mr. Steib’s exposure. This article addresses Plaintiffs’ substantive arguments.

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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Asbestos Case

The Energy Law

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. Steib’s co-workers and six individuals deposed in unrelated asbestos cases that Plaintiffs argued established Mr. Steib’s exposure. This article addresses Plaintiffs’ substantive arguments.

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9 Reasons Why You Should Go Solar Today

Energy Refuge

In some cases, having solar panels installed on your house can eliminate your electricity bills altogether. Government Assistance. If you’re still feeling a little anxious about the cost of solar panels and wondering how you’re going to afford them, keep in mind that government assistance programs exist to help you out.

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New Business Courts: Strategic Considerations for Oil and Gas Counsel

Producer's Edge

The Texas Business Courts will potentially impact a wide range of cases, from high-value contract disputes to intricate corporate governance issues. What potential pros and cons may arise from submitting a case to the new Business Courts? Their limited jurisdiction, set forth in Texas Government Code Sec.

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Louisiana Supreme Court holds that payment of mineral royalties judgment against LDNR is a matter of legislative discretion, reversing grant of mandamus

The Energy Law

A “ministerial duty” is one in which the public officer has no discretion, which the Court also described as “a simple, definite duty, arising under conditions admitted or proved to exist, and imposed by law.” If a public officer has any element of discretion, “mandamus will not lie.”

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U.S. Supreme Court To Review Scope of Appellate Review for Federal Officer Removal in Climate Change Litigation

The Energy Law

By granting the petition, the Supreme Court has agreed to review the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision remanding the suit to state court after rejecting the energy companies’ contention that they were acting as federal officers pursuant to historical contracts with the federal government.

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