Oil and Gas Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Map Resources , the Texas Supreme Court described the constitutional right of due process as follows: The Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution prevents the government from depriving a person of his or her “property, without due process of law.” XIV, § 1 ; see also Tex. Mullane , 339 U.S. at 313, 70 S.Ct.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Government agencies have struggled to match the private sector in modernizing IT infrastructure. By reimagining the business case and executing more effectively, they can unlock value through greater efficiency and improved performance.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 27, 2023

The Third Circuit’s opinion in this case is the culmination of a year-and-a-half-long discovery dispute. 6/28/23), –So. 3d–, whereby the court affirmed the trial court’s discretion to deny the plaintiffs’ demand for control over the defendant’s e-discovery protocols. ​The

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Energy Central

JANUARY 17, 2023

" In case you missed it, catch up on some of the coverage of LPO's. "Jigar Shah, Director of DOE's Loans Programs Office, said his office is 'excited to further develop an environmentally responsible U.S.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2018

In a decision issued today, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal issued the first appellate court opinion addressing the procedure for approval of settlements in cases governed by Act 312 (La. Having no objection to settlement in this case, the trial court correctly approved the settlement. Riceland Petroleum Corp.,

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2007

The case is noteworthy in that it was brought as a False Claims Act case by Bobby Maxwell, an auditor with the Mineral Management Service, who alleged that his superiors at the MMS refused to pursue his recommendation to demand additional royalties from Kerr McGee. Kerr McGee has indicated that intends to appeal the verdict.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2020

Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. The two federal district court judges handling the eight cases reached different conclusions on Plaintiffs’ remand motions. BP PLC et al.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. Plaintiffs opposed the motion and submitted, in part, excerpts from the depositions of Mr. Steib’s co-workers and six individuals deposed in unrelated asbestos cases that Plaintiffs argued established Mr. Steib’s exposure.

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Oilholics Synonymous Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over the course of Thursday and Friday - days III & IV - of India Energy Week 2025 that put us on the home stretch of the global event, conversations turned more meaningfully towards the Indian government's assertion of placing a 'gas economy' at the heart of its march to net zero by 2070. Have a read here if you wish.

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The Energy Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In doing so, the court found itself “in accord with the other courts of appeals, which have unanimously found there is no federal jurisdiction where state or local governments have brought state-law actions against energy companies for conduct relating to climate change.” Federal courts may only hear certain types of cases.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 16, 2008

The decade-long dispute finally ended in a compromise wherein the government agreed to pay DuPont $51M and ConocoPhillips $1M for past and future clean-up costs. The Third Circuit had previously held that DuPont could not recover under CERCLA. DuPont, et al v. 2:97-CV-00487-WJM-MF.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2020

In May 2018, oil and gas industry defendants removed a docket of 42 cases alleging violations of Louisiana’s coastal zone management laws to federal court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (“CZM cases”). Defendants removed Auster (and 11 other Western District CZM cases) based on federal officer jurisdiction (28 U.S.C.

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Rextag

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This decision, delivered in a high-stakes climate case, is seen as a setback for environmental groups hoping to make energy giants accountable for their contributions to climate change. He also reiterated Shells view that achieving meaningful reductions demands systemic changes that involve governments and industries working together.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a long-running environmental dispute between the federal government and the state of Alabama, Alabama Power, a Southern Co. Disposing of coal combustion residues is a problem going back decades, and Alabama Power is likely to become the most recent case of the heavy costs of delay. The Birmingham.

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Energy Central

AUGUST 27, 2024

The US government currently subsidizes utility scale wind and solar generation, transmission and electricity storage, in competition with coal, natural gas and nuclear generation. The government also subsidizes on-site residential and commercial solar generation installations in competition with the electric utility grid.

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Particularly, Mr. Steib alleged he was exposed to asbestos while employed by Parsons Government Services, Inc. Plaintiffs opposed the motion and submitted, in part, excerpts from the depositions of Mr. Steib’s co-workers and six individuals deposed in unrelated asbestos cases that Plaintiffs argued established Mr. Steib’s exposure.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

Since the initiation of climate change litigation several years ago, various state governments and interest groups have filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies and governing authorities. The majority of these cases have been brought under state nuisance laws.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 5, 2018

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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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 1, 2021

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. If (and only if) an express contractual provision allows greater remediation than government standards, a jury may consider and award such “excess remediation” damages.

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The Energy Law Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

That case is one of forty-two Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases that were removed to Federal court in May 2018. The cases were removed to Federal court by Defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Riverwood Production Co., 1442 (the federal officer removal statute) and 28 U.S.C.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

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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Energy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Government regulators periodically issue regulations which they are fully aware cannot be met with currently available technology; that is, the regulations force the development of the new technology needed to satisfy them within some defined time frame. Originally published here.

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Energy Refuge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

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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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 8, 2017

T]he opinion will have a most chilling effect on the financing of oil and gas operations, which in turn will have an adverse economic effect on government and business in our state. Chief Judge Henry Brown, Jr., also dissented from the denial of rehearing and “strongly agree[d] with the written reasons assigned by J. Bleich.”

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Energy Central

MARCH 23, 2023

When the market price plummets or the Government decides to set a different price (higher in this case) then it is the Brazilians. When the price of oil is high, criticisms arise indicating the need to place a ceiling, despite the established criterion of parity with the international price.

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Energy Refuge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In case you are building a new house, you will have to apply for a normal mortgage loan then get an EEM loan as an add-on. A lender may offer multiple types of loan and in some cases all three. In case of change of ownership, the new owner would continue with the payments because of the inherited green savings.

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The Energy Law Blog

AUGUST 10, 2015

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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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

The case is one of three major climate change lawsuits. In the other two cases, a Connecticut and a Mississippi case, the federal appeals courts reversed the district courts’ dismissal of the actions. The village wants the companies to pay the costs of relocating to the mainland, which could amount to as much as $400 million.

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 18, 2021

. § 1447(d), a provision that specifically authorizes interlocutory appeal of an order remanding a case removed pursuant to the federal officer removal statute. The energy companies removed Baltimore’s case to federal court asserting several bases for federal court jurisdiction, one of which was federal officer jurisdiction.

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The Energy Law Blog

MAY 18, 2021

. § 1447(d), a provision that specifically authorizes interlocutory appeal of an order remanding a case removed pursuant to the federal officer removal statute. The energy companies removed Baltimore’s case to federal court asserting several bases for federal court jurisdiction, one of which was federal officer jurisdiction.

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Producer's Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

One recent case, involving surveying maps in the oil and gas industry, brings attention to the importance of having clear policies and procedures in place. In this recent trade secret case, Frank Surveying Co., FSC) accused its former employee, M. Regarding the breach of contract claim, the court identified two key issues.

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The Energy Law Blog

JANUARY 20, 2021

This case is one of a number of cases brought by states, cities, and other municipalities against energy companies alleging that the companies contributed to climate change. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Kicks Climate Change Case Back to State Court, June 2, 2020 ; and (3) U.S.

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The Energy Law Blog

APRIL 25, 2018

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently issued a significant opinion in a case in which a takings claim was asserted to redress Hurricane Katrina-related flood damage. The federal government appealed both the liability and the compensation rulings, and Plaintiffs cross appealed the issue of compensation.

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

The government thus argued to the jury that, rather than repair or replace the oily-water separator, the shipping company and crew bypassed the device and discharged 20,000 gallons of oil-contaminated waste water to the sea prior to the vessel’s arrival in the Port of Mobile. The government also claimed two crewmembers lied to the U.S.

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The Energy Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2008

The plaintiff, who claimed to have illegally dumped the pollutants at the direction of the defendants, asserted that the defendants made a false claim to the federal government by certifying Oil Record Books and MMS 133 reports omitting the discharges. government, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3729(a)(2). 3729(a)(7).

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Plaintiffs argued for the application of the Jazz Casino and Lowther cases, in which the Court held that there was no discretion required to appropriate funds for judgments on overpaid taxes and firefighters’ back wages, respectively.

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The Energy Law Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Contract salvage is when the shipowner and the salvor agree in advance to the terms governing the salvage operation, including the compensation that will be paid to the salvor. Today, the International Convention on Salvage also governs salvage. Generally, it is cheaper for the shipowner to do the work than for the government.

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