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Choice-of-Law Provisions in Marine Insurance Contracts Upheld by the Supreme Court

The Energy Law

In a much-anticipated decision, the United States Supreme Court held that choice-of-law provisions in marine insurance contracts are presumptively enforceable under federal maritime law with a few narrow exceptions. In Great Lakes Insurance SE v. Great Lakes Insurance (“Great Lakes”) and Raiders Retreat Realty Co. LLC , 601 U.S.

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EnerCom announces initial list of presenting companies for the 30th annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17–20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado 

Oil & Gas 360º

Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc. In addition, the conference live webcast reaches a global audience of virtual attendees.

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EnerCom announces initial list of presenting companies for the 30th annual Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17–20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado 

Oil & Gas 360º

Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER March 4, 2025 EnerCom, Inc. In addition, the conference live webcast reaches a global audience of virtual attendees.

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Commercial Lease Considerations in the Wake of Hurricane Laura

The Energy Law

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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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. But what happens when a vessel spills oil in the territorial waters of another country?

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Congress Passes the Corporate Transparency Act to Require Beneficial Ownership Disclosure

The Energy Law

Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) the identities of their beneficial owners and applicants. FinCEN will use these disclosures to create a national database to combat terrorism and money-laundering schemes which have used business entities to hide the identity of their owners.

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SCOTUS Decides Dutra Group v. Batterton

The Energy Law

The six justices in the majority opinion reversed the Ninth Circuit and resolved a circuit split on this issue. The question presented was whether punitive damages may be awarded to a Jones Act seaman in a personal injury suit alleging a breach of the general maritime duty to provide a seaworthy vessel. A hatch blew open and crushed his hand.