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E-Discovery Update: Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms Defendant’s Authority to Govern Its Own E-Discovery Protocols

The Energy Law Blog

The Louisiana Third Circuit recently ​affirmed a trial court discovery ruling that allowed the defendant to design its own e-discovery protocol without input from plaintiffs. 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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USCG Issues First Guidance on Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements

The Energy Law Blog

Documented vessels with overnight accommodations for at least 10 individuals on board that are on a voyage of at least 600 miles and crosses seaward of the Boundary Line; OR at least 24 meters (79 feet) in overall length and required to have a load line under 46 U.S.C. 14502, or an alternate tonnage measured under 46 U.S.C. 1331(a))). .

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Public Comment Period Extended for GOM Wind Energy Areas and Draft Environmental Assessment

The Energy Law Blog

Additionally, such parties have more time to review and provide comments on the draft EA, an especially detailed and lengthy document. Privacy Policy: By subscribing to Liskow & Lewis’ E-Communications, you will receive articles and blogs with insight and analysis of legal issues that may impact your industry.

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law Blog

If used correctly, TAR can result in drastic savings for clients in document-intensive cases and provide more accurate results. Competence includes at least a basic understanding of TAR in order to evaluate the appropriate document review method for each case and implement a protocol for electronically stored information.

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Mitigating Impacts of Offshore Wind: BOEM Draft Guidance Suggests Compensation for Lost Income to Fishermen

The Energy Law Blog

On June 23, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a draft guidance on mitigating potential impacts of offshore wind development on commercial and recreational fishing. BOEM also recommends gear loss and damage payments. citing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Sustainable Fisheries Glossary).

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LDEQ Releases Louisiana’s First-Ever Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program

The Energy Law Blog

The regulations also provide for other miscellaneous provisions, such as those relating to confidentiality of documents and prescription of violations. . § 30:2044, the regulations provide for the reduction or elimination of civil penalties for certain violations disclosed to LDEQ as the result of a voluntary environmental self-audit.

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Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review

The Energy Law Blog

If used correctly, TAR can result in drastic savings for clients in document-intensive cases and provide more accurate results. Competence includes at least a basic understanding of TAR in order to evaluate the appropriate document review method for each case and implement a protocol for electronically stored information.