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The OCSLA Does Not Provide Federal Jurisdiction for Insurance Disputes

The Energy Law

The Eastern District of Louisiana recently held that insurance claims for damage to a Gulf of Mexico production facility will not support federal court jurisdiction under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Accordingly, the district court remanded the case of LLOG Exploration Co. 1349(B)(1). 1349(B)(1).

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Punitive damages for gross negligence are insurable under Texas Law

The Energy Law

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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Louisiana Third Circuit Issues Decision on the Procedure for Settlements in Cases Governed by Act 312

The Energy Law

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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Oil Spill Liability: OPA 90 v. the IMO’S CLC

The Energy Law

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. Violation of a federal safety, construction, operation regulation; or 3. Failure to a.

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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? These five divisions are fully operational beginning September 1, 2024.

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Highly Anticipated En Banc Fifth Circuit Opinion Reframes Maritime Contract Analysis

The Energy Law

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 the course of these operations, the LDI crane operator negligently struck and injured an STS employee. 16-30217 (5th Cir.

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Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

The Energy Law

Decommis sioning liability for predecessors: Current regulations – All lessees and owners of operating rights are jointly and severally liable for meeting decommissioning obligations. A party that assigns a record title interest or operating rights remains liable for decommissioning liability.