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

The Energy Law

Most American maritime and environmental attorneys and vessel owners are familiar with OPA 90 and oil spill liability in the United States. But what happens when a vessel spills oil in the territorial waters of another country? The CLC addresses civil liability for maritime oil spills.

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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

EnerCom Denver is the largest independent investor conference for the global oil and gas industry and broadening energy industry that is open to all energy companies, investors, and professionals to participate. Qualified investment professionals and oil and gas company executives may register for the conference at no cost.

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California’s Latest Attack on Oil Industry Reveals Misplaced Priorities

Energy Central

Scott Wiener introduced a bill that would allow Californians, private insurance companies, and the state’s insurer of last resort to sue oil and gas companies for wildfire damages. This month, California State Sen.

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The Fifth Circuit Further Clarifies Service Contract and Insurance Interplay Under Texas Law

The Energy Law

Ironshore Specialty Insurance Co. On June 10, 2015, the Fifth Circuit further addressed this area of contract and insurance interplay with its decision in Ironshore Specialty Insurance Co. Below are key excerpts from the opinion: Because Basic was “obliged by a written ‘Insured Contract’. Aspen Underwriting Ltd.

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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

EnerCom Denver is the largest independent investor conference for the global oil and gas industry and broadening energy industry that is open to all energy companies, investors, and professionals to participate. Qualified investment professionals and oil and gas company executives may register for the conference at no cost.

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New Business Courts: Strategic Considerations for Oil and Gas Counsel

Producer's Edge

For in-house counsel in the oil and gas industry, this development warrants close attention and careful consideration. For example: How will the limited jurisdiction of these new courts fit within the types of disputes common in the oil and gas sector? How might existing agreements and future contracts be affected by this new forum?

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The Keystone XL Pipeline Was An Insurance Policy Against Russia And OPEC

Energy Central

is rapidly depleting our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and is now begging Saudi Arabia and OPEC not to cut oil production. This is a result of the unintended — but predictable — consequences of U.S. energy policy that is often hostile to our domestic energy companies.