Enviromental Defense

APRIL 25, 2022

After a nearly 30-year absence, they returned to Ontario in 2007, including to Sauble Beach. The decision also sends a clear message to governments, individuals, and industries that those who damage or destroy protected habitat contrary to the law will be held to account.

Endangered Species Act

The Energy Law

JANUARY 27, 2023

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently released its 2023 draft Coastal Master Plan , which is required by law to be updated every six years. The most recent draft is the fourth update since it was first adopted by the Louisiana Legislature in 2007 following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. [1]

2023

Environment, Law, and History

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Some highlights: The start of commons scholarship can be understood as growing out of a rejection of Hardin’s prediction of natural resource degradation unless managed by governments or through private property rights ( Poteete et al. Through 2007 these topics drew most of the combined attention of commons scholars.

2007

Vermont Law

AUGUST 24, 2020

Space is infinite, but earth’s orbits are a finite natural resource that must be managed properly. [1]. The existing space law regime is not sufficient to address the growing issues presented by the increasing creation of orbital debris. [8]. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, June 2007, 1, 4 (. Maritime Law, Nov.

2007

The Energy Law

MAY 23, 2007

03-0364, 2007 WL 1299163 (Tex. May 4, 2007), the Texas Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Austin Court of Appeals upholding the Railroad Commission of Texas’ authority to regulate both drilling and production of commingled oil and/or gas deposits and to treat commingled deposits as one reservoir. Railroad Comm’n, No.

Regulations

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I think when you look back from 2007 until now, there was a very long period of time where there was no additional investment and if anything, additional cuts to the department. Acting DEP Executive Deputy Secretary Ramez Ziadeh noted, “Individual permits require a public notice and a 30 day comment period that is required by law.

Greenhouse

The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2007

On January 8, 2007, a Louisiana trial judge held Act 312 of 2006 to be unconstitutional. The January 8, 2007 ruling by Judge Johnson of the Louisiana Seventh Judicial District Court held Act 312 to be unconstitutional and unenforceable. Farms, Ltd v. ExxonMobil Corporation 24,055 (La. The opinion is available here.

2007

The Energy Law

JANUARY 29, 2007

The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has issued a proposed amendment to Statewide Order 29-B that details the procedures the Department will follow in implementing oilfield clean-up plans referred to the Department under Act 312 of 2006. To view the proposed regulations, click here.

Regulations

Vermont Law

OCTOBER 6, 2014

For decades natural resources on the Island of Enchantment have been threatened. The proposed Puerto Rican Model Forest Act attempts to mediate the conflict between humans and nature. _. By focusing on sustainable development, model forests attempt to mediate the coexistence of humans and nature. Summary: Though the U.S.

Sustainable Development

The Energy Law

MAY 2, 2007

May 1, 2007), the Fifth Circuit upheld a decision by the Federal District Court for the Western District of Louisiana rejecting a challenge to a group of mineral servitudes created in 1971. On May 1, 2007, the Fifth Circuit heard oral argument on Weyerhaeuser’s appeal. By Jonathan A. Hunter In Weyerhaeuser Co. Hinton , No.

2007

The Energy Law

MARCH 15, 2023

The lessees owned working interests in certain oil and gas leases that were executed in 2007. Sheppard , — S.W.3d 20-0904, 2023 WL 2438927 (Tex. The leases contained the following royalty provisions: 3.

Law

The Energy Law

DECEMBER 29, 2008

On appeal, Louisiana’s Third Circuit initially applied Louisiana Civil Code articles 487 and 488 to the landowner’s claims, which is not typically seen in mineral law cases because of the presence of Louisiana Revised Statute 30:10.

2007

CEQA Developments

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The arguments made on appeal concerned the proper interpretation of the above-emphasized language of the exemption, thus posing issues of law for the Courts de novo review. City of Los Angeles (2007) 42 Cal.4th The Court was also mindful of Public Resources Code 21083.1s Slip Opn., at 16, citing Doe v. 4th 531, 545.)

Natural Resources

E2 Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2023

Department of Interior (DOI) is seeking public comments on new strategies to replace the 2007 Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and the Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead that will expire at the end of 2026.

Government

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In Texas, for example, case law has not yet settled critical questions regarding real property rights for capture, injection, and storage such as the issue of who owns the rights to lease subsurface pore space for carbon storage when the mineral and surface estates have been severed. 585, 589 (2007). [3]

Carbon Dioxide

The Energy Law

MAY 27, 2008

2007-1145 (La. BP America Production Company , 2007-1249 (La. In Germany v. ConocoPhillips Co. 3/5/08), — So. For another case involving the same issue of a bifurcated trial under Act 312, see Bernard v. 4/2/08), — So.

2007

The Energy Law

AUGUST 27, 2007

The revision became effective July 9, 2007. By Joe Giarrusso: In Louisiana, a lawsuit is generally deemed abandoned when the parties fail to take any step in its prosecution for three years. This rule is operative without any formal order. Click here to read the Act.

2007

The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2021

In 2007, The Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation granted TMR a permit to drill for minerals on property not owned by Plaintiffs (collectively, the “Hills”). 521-524 instead of applying provisions of the Mineral Code, more specifically, La. 31:210, and the registry mandate included therein.

2007

The Energy Law

JULY 3, 2008

2007-2371 (La. On July 1, 2008, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that Act 312 of 2006 (“Act 312”) is constitutional and reversed the district court’s judgment declaring Act 312 unconstitutional and unenforceable under La. V, § 16, La. I, § 4 and the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Farms, Ltd. Exxon Mobil Corp.

2006

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 12, 2023

Case Study #2: The Freedom Farm Cooperative Between the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War and the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, a series of laws, known as Jim Crow Laws, legalized racial segregation and reinforced a white supremacist racial hierarchy in the Southern United States. Jim Crow Laws.

Government

Vermont Law

JULY 14, 2016

On the evening of July 7—one week after Vermont celebrated its labeling law for genetically engineered (GE) foods going into effect—the U.S. Vermont’s law requires GE foods to have labels saying, “produced with genetic engineering” and prohibits those labels from using the word “natural.” in accordance with Vermont’s law.

2015

The Energy Law

MAY 21, 2007

Samson Resources Co., 2007), the court found itself bound to follow Fifth Circuit precedent set in Stine v. By Jana Grauberger Two recent federal district court decisions have reached differing results in considering the scope of exculpatory clauses in JOA disputes. In PYR Energy Corp. 2d 709 (E.D. Marathon Oil Co., 2d 254 (5th Cir.

2006

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In Texas, for example, case law has not yet settled critical questions regarding real property rights for capture, injection, and storage such as the issue of who owns the rights to lease subsurface pore space for carbon storage when the mineral and surface estates have been severed. 585, 589 (2007). [3] 3] [link]. [4] 4] [link]. [5]

Carbon Dioxide

The Energy Law

AUGUST 1, 2007

2007 WL 1651090 (La. By Dana Douglas The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal recently held that an operator is not responsible for payment of a non-operator’s royalties and overriding royalties before payout. In Gulf Explorer, LLC v. Clayton WIlliams Energy Inc.

2007

The Energy Law

JUNE 4, 2007

The additional relief will only be available in years when the annual NYMEX natural gas price is at or below $4.47/MMBtu MMS will accept comments on the proposed rule through July 17, 2007. MMBtu expressed in 2006 dollars. Click here to read the Notice.

Energy Policy Act

The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

The decision can be found at 2007 WL 2900510 (W.D. Citing the experts’ opinions and testimony, as well as the applicable jurisprudence, the Court held that a jury could conclude that Mayne & Mertz was entitled to damages for the value of the undrilled mineral lease.

2007

The Energy Law

MAY 17, 2007

Douglas On April 20, 2007, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) issued regulations establishing procedures for agency hearings and the submission and approval of remediation plans under Act 312 of 2006. Act 312, which enacted La.

Regulations

The Energy Law

MARCH 26, 2007

and Larry Crais, R-Idaho, have introduced the Security and Fuel Efficiency Energy Act 2007, S. United States Senators have introduced three new bills that may impact offshore drilling: Senators Byron Dorgan, D.-N.D., The legislation would allow offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico to as close as 45 miles off the coast of Florida.

2007

The Energy Law

MARCH 10, 2021

In 2007, The Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation granted TMR a permit to drill for minerals on property not owned by Plaintiffs (collectively, the “Hills”). 521-524 instead of applying provisions of the Mineral Code, more specifically, La. 31:210, and the registry mandate included therein.

2007

The Energy Law

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

2007-2371 (La. Dillon As previously reported, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that Act 312 of 2006 is constitutional and reversed the district court’s judgment declaring Act 312 unconstitutional and unenforceable under La. V, § 16, La. I, § 4 and the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Farms, Ltd. Exxon Mobil Corp. 7/1/08); _ So.

2006

The Energy Law

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The trial judge ultimately granted the exceptions and dismissed the plaintiffs’ action without prejudice on May 7, 2007. A number of exceptions were raised by the defendants in Vermillion Parish, to include the exception of improper cumulation of actions. On appeal, the Third Circuit held that the actions were improperly cumulated.

2007

The Energy Law

MAY 24, 2007

11-06-00029-CV, 2007 WL 865811 (Tex. Eastland March 22, 2007). By Marie Carlisle: Boldrick v. BTA Oil Producers , No.

2007

The Energy Law

APRIL 17, 2008

2007-0648 (La. In Bridges v. Production Operators, Inc. 12/12/07),974 So.2d 2d 54, at issue was whether the provision of fuel by customers to a compression services operator at no cost for use in powering the operator’s compressors was subject to Louisiana sales or use tax. Production Operators, Inc. (“POI”)

2003

The Energy Law

APRIL 6, 2009

The court’s original unanimous decision in August 2007 that a Texas premises owner can be a statutory employer for workers’ compensation purposes produced a great deal of political heat and a flurry of amicus briefs; so much so that the court departed from its normal practice and entertained oral argument on the motion for rehearing.

2009

The Energy Law

OCTOBER 24, 2016

However, because suit was not filed until March of 2009, and the petition alleged that the boom had been destroyed in November 2007, Bollinger filed an exception of prescription, arguing that the one year prescriptive period for the wrongful conversion claim had passed and plaintiff’s claim was now time-barred on the face of the petition.

2007

Enviromental Defense

MAY 31, 2022

For the past four years, Ontarians have witnessed an unremitting attack on the many of the laws which protect the province’s natural heritage. . We will restore protection for endangered species and the original science-based system (Endangered Species Act, 2007) for determining species status. .

Endangered Species Act

The Energy Law

JUNE 12, 2017

4] In 2007, Fossil Operating, Inc. between May 2007 and February 2010. [20] The Second Circuit’s decision also addressed issues involving lender liability for damages under the Louisiana Mineral Code, and a detailed discussion of those issues is also located on The Energy Law Blog. 5] Chesapeake Operating, Inc.

2009