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The Legal Intelligencer

Good News for Drillers: Pa. Supreme Court Says Rule of Capture Applies to Fracking

In an apparent case of first impression that drew heavy amicus interest from natural gas industry organizations, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has determined that the rule of capture, which precludes trespass liability for drillers where oil and gas drains from surrounding lands in the course of conventional extraction from an underground pool, applies where shale gas is extracted through hydraulic fracturing.
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Texas Lawyer

The Next Great Texas Energy Resource: Renewable Energy in the 2020s

The discovery of oil at Spindletop started Texas on the path to becoming a dominant force in the global energy industry. Traditionally, at least in…
7 minute read

Litigation Daily

Daily Dicta: Uh-Oh. Why Is Makan Delrahim's Name on This Lawsuit?

The head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division is on the opposite side of the "v" from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in a new lawsuit against SoCal Edison and Boeing.
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Corporate Counsel

Former USAA General Counsel Becomes Top Lawyer at Con Edison

Deneen Donnley replaces longtime general counsel Elizabeth Moore, who retired from the company after serving as general counsel for 10 years.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Master LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements: Making Sense of the Available Model Forms

The liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom in the United States, Australia and Qatar has ushered in a new era of short-term supply deals for the natural…
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Fifth Circuit Extends 'Doiron' Test for Assigning Maritime-Contract Status to Contracts That Are Not Oilfield Services Contracts

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently held that its two-question Doiron test for determining whether oilfield services contracts are maritime contracts also applies when evaluating the maritime-contract status of contracts for any other type of services.
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The Recorder

Ninth Circuit Shuts Down Climate Change Lawsuit

A divided panel of the court found that 21 young plaintiffs failed to establish standing to sue the federal government for failing to address climate change and provide a livable climate.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

BP Loses Bid to Avoid Paying $15M to Walmart Over Oil Spill Losses

Tuesday's ruling is among the largest payouts BP has challenged, and Walmart is among the most high-profile businesses to make oil spill claims in a class action settlement now valued at more than $10 billion.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

McDermott Snags Energy Regulatory and Transactions Trio From King & Spalding

The firm said the hires match its mission to offer highly specialized sector expertise, including in the energy industry.
2 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher Leads on First Anticipated London IPO This Year

The firm is acting as Calisen Group Holdings seeks to raise £300 million with a listing.
2 minute read

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