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Highly Anticipated En Banc Fifth Circuit Opinion Reframes Maritime Contract Analysis

The Energy Law

JANUARY 9, 2018

In a highly anticipated ruling, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its en banc decision in In re: Larry Doiron, Inc. , No. 16-30217 (5th Cir. Jan. 8, 2018). The case called upon the court to determine whether a contract for performance of specialty services to facilitate the drilling or production of oil and gas on navigable waters is maritime in nature.

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

The Energy Law

JANUARY 12, 2018

In Warren Lester, et al. v. Exxon Mobil Corp., et al., No. 14-31383, F.3d (5th Cir. 1/9/2018), the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion addressing two issues of first impression involving the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (“CAFA”). [1] A full copy of the opinion can be accessed here. Factual Background The Lester suit was originally filed in 2002 in state court [2] on behalf of over 600 plaintiffs, one of whom was Mr.

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Highly Anticipated En Banc Fifth Circuit Opinion Reframes Maritime Contract Analysis

U.S. Fifth Circuit Issues CAFA Opinion in Mass Action Addressing Two Issues of First Impression

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