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National Law Journal

Ex-Lawmakers Predict Post-Election Return of Earmarks

Former Republican Congressman James Walsh, now at K&L Gates, has predicted that federal earmarks could return to Congress next year. The change could revive the lobbying industry and spark a now-stagnant Congress by giving it more discretionary power after the mid-term elections Tuesday, he said during a webinar sponsored by his firm.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

D.C. Calendar

By | November 03, 2014
Legal forums throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
1 minute read

National Law Journal

D.C. Moves

By | November 03, 2014
Personnel changes at Washington-area law firms.
1 minute read

Texas Lawyer

EnergyBuzz: Ground Transportation and Oceangoing Vessels Increasingly Using LNG as Fuel

One effect of the availability of inexpensive shale gas combined with a global push to reduce carbon emissions is the use of natural gas as a fuel, both in ground transportation and for oceangoing vessels.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Davis Wright Taps SF Partner to Lead Firm

Jeffrey Gray says improving efficiency and expanding key practices are his top priorities.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper Beef Up Presence in Mexico

Riding the wave of foreign investment south of the border, Baker & McKenzie has lured a team of transactional partners from DLA Piper's Mexico City office. At the same time, DLA Piper announced its own plans to combine with local firm Gallastegui y Lozano.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Danko Holdings, L.P. v. EXCO Resources (PA) LLC, PICS Case No. 14-1687 (M.D. Pa. Sept. 29, 2014) Brann, J. (20 pages).

By | October 28, 2014
Extension Payment • Successors-in-Interest • Expiration of Oil and Gas Lease
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Village of Four Seasons Ass'n, Inc. v. Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc., PICS Case No. 14-1664 (Pa. Super. Oct. 14, 2014) Stabile, J. (17 pages).

By | October 28, 2014
Water Rights • Non-Navigable Lake • Riparian Rights • Reasonable Use
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

PUC Decision Suggests Pipeline Operator Has Public Utility Status

Landowners should be wary of the Oct. 24 decision by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission strengthening Sunoco Pipeline LP's claim as a public utility and possibly paving the way for other pipeline operators to perhaps invoke similar status.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Freeh: Another Shrimper Inflated Oil-Spill Damages Claim

A special master appointed to look for fraud in BP's $9.2 billion settlement over the Deepwater Horizon oil spill wants an Alabama commercial fisherman to return $330,332 in claim money he received based on tax returns that were never filed with the IRS.
4 minute read

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