The Energy Law

APRIL 1, 2008

By Kevin Connolly On certified question from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, in Fairfield Insurance Company v. 2008), addressed the issue of whether Texas public policy prohibits a “liability insurance provider from indemnifying an award for punitive damages imposed on its insured because of gross negligence.”

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The Energy Law

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

MAY 10, 2019

5/8/19), the Court held the collateral source rule inapplicable to medical expenses charged above the amount actually paid by a workers’ compensation insurer pursuant to the workers’ compensation medical fee schedule. Cornerstone Investments, LLC, et al. 2018-CC-0735 (La.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Being familiar with your lease agreement is the key to understanding the extent of your rights and responsibilities, especially as they pertain to repair obligations, obligations regarding the payment or reimbursement of insurance deductibles, insurance recovery, and rights to termination and reduction (abatement) of rent.

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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? How might existing agreements and future contracts be affected by this new forum?

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The Energy Law

APRIL 6, 2009

We hold that the exclusive remedy defense for qualifying general contractors is, likewise, available to premises owners who meet the Act’s definition of “general contractor,” and who also provide workers’ compensation insurance to lower-tier subcontractors’ employees. The court’s holding, however, did not change.

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SmartBrief

MARCH 4, 2025

There will be a huge shift of assets to younger generations and surviving spouses in many cases, women. Life Insurance Company. Life Insurance Company, Springfield, MA 01111-0001, is non-admitted in New York and is a subsidiary of MassMutual, Springfield, MA 01111-0001. appeared first on SmartBrief.

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SmartBrief

MARCH 6, 2025

In that case, these shorter-term programs dont qualify for federal financial aid at many colleges. Insurance companies, financial services, consulting firms and Amazon are all starting apprenticeship programs to fish upstream for the best talent.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The distributor argued that the inclusion of its request for injunctive relief brought the case under the carve-out in the arbitration provision. This is now the second time this case has been before the Supreme Court on issues of arbitrability. It also rejected the “wholly groundless” exception altogether. 3d 1010 (2d Cir.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 13, 2023

4 However, only ships carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil are required to carry insurance for oil pollution. Similar to OPA 90, vessels required to carry insurance must carry enough to cover their potential liability for an oil spill. 2 Single hulled tankers are not allowed to operate in the U.S.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 29, 2010

The Supreme Court of Texas agreed, and remanded the case to the court of appeals for remittitur consistent with its opinion. 559, 568 (1996), and subsequently refined in State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. Gore , 517 U.S. Campbell , 538 U.S. Campbell , 538 U.S.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Maintaining that the plaintiff qualified as a seaman under controlling Fifth Circuit precedent but questioning that precedent in light of Supreme Court case law, the panel urged the Fifth Circuit to review the case en banc. Both plaintiffs were seaman under the nature test, and the panel could not distinguish Sanchez’s case.

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The Energy Law

MAY 13, 2008

and Warranty Underwriters Insurance Company. Perry Homes and the warranty companies moved to vacate the arbitrator’s award, arguing (among other things) that the case should never have been sent to arbitration after so much activity in court. The trial court overruled their objections and confirmed the arbitration award.

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The Energy Law

MAY 10, 2016

XTO”), Alliance Drilling Consultants, LLC (“Alliance”), Clifton Pritchard, and Alliance’s insurer, James River Insurance Company (“James River”), for damages resulting from the loss of D&D’s drilling rig. (“D&D”) filed suit in the Seventh Judicial District Court of Concordia Parish against XTO Energy, Inc. (“XTO”),

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

527 (1962) requires courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. On appeal, the Eleventh Circuit held that Vaughan does not require courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe all disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. Supreme Court holding in Vaughan v.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 9, 2018

The case called upon the court to determine whether a contract for performance of specialty services to facilitate the drilling or production of oil and gas on navigable waters is maritime in nature. In a highly anticipated ruling, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its en banc decision in In re: Larry Doiron, Inc. ,

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The Energy Law

JUNE 24, 2019

Today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in this landmark case concerning punitive damages. 2014) held that punitive damages were not available under the rationale of an earlier Supreme Court case, Miles v. The six justices in the majority opinion reversed the Ninth Circuit and resolved a circuit split on this issue.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The district court dismissed their case under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). The district court dismissed their case under Rule 12(b)(6). 2] Here, this was not the case. On January 11, 2021, the Fifth Circuit panel affirmed. When they left the scene, they had only minor burns, scratches, and bruises.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2021

Chapter 11 Reorganization: If the Company files a Chapter 11 reorganization, then the company may choose to continue its health care coverage or it may be able to terminate the health plan entirely, in which case there would be no obligations under COBRA. If it reorganizes and retains health care coverage, then obligations under COBRA remain.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 8, 2021

Chapter 11 Reorganization: If the Company files a Chapter 11 reorganization, then the company may choose to continue its health care coverage or it may be able to terminate the health plan entirely, in which case there would be no obligations under COBRA. If it reorganizes and retains health care coverage, then obligations under COBRA remain.

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In most cases of default of a current lessee or owner of operating rights, BSEE will call upon a prior interest owner to perform the required decommissioning. In such case, BOEM may require that the party provide additional security for decommissioning obligations for which such predecessor is not liable.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 27, 2007

By Andrew Wooley: Supreme Court of Texas decides Superior Snubbing : In a case of substantial importance to the energy industry, the Supreme Court of Texas held that an oilfield service contractor sued by an injured employee of another contractor is entitled to enforce the indemnity provision in a Master Service Agreement between the operator and the (..)

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The Energy Law

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In most cases of default of a current lessee or owner of operating rights, BSEE will call upon a prior interest owner to perform the required decommissioning. In such case, BOEM may require that the party provide additional security for decommissioning obligations for which such predecessor is not liable.

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The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Jewell , a related case which is presently stayed pending resolution of United States v.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

The Prudential Regulators and ESAs lack authority to issue similar no-action relief to suspend enforcement and have instead offered guiding principles for examiners to implement a risk-based compliance review on a case-by-case basis. 6, 2016). [4] 4] CFTC Letter No. 17-11 is available here. [5] 30, 2015). [6]

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Valor

JANUARY 13, 2025

The sanctions include targeting major producers, tankers, traders, and insurance companies involved in Russia’s oil trade. Read more Supreme Court rejects oil firms’ bid in Honolulu climate case Summary : The U.S.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 18, 2016

Jackson has issued an omnibus order suspending all deadlines and delays in cases pending before the Middle District of Louisiana indefinitely. Helena Parish, and Livingston Parish) will be closed through the remainder of the week. Federal court: Chief Judge Brian A.

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The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

There are a host of legal issues that come with these types of transactions, including the terms of the contract between the owner and charterer, the contract with the electronic broker, prohibitions on commercial use in berth agreements, and the same type of coverage exclusions in insurance policies.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 30, 2020

On April 1, the Court issued its eighth order, tolling the statutes of limitations for all civil cases from March 13 until June 1, 2020. In addition, no residential eviction cases may proceed until after April 19, 2020.

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The Energy Law

MAY 19, 2020

annually by more than 25%, or (b) reduced its average full-time equivalent (FTE) employee count, then the maximum amount of loan forgiveness will be subject to a proportional reduction (in the case of FTE reduction) or a dollar-for-dollar reduction (in the case of wage/salary reduction).

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