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Corporate Protection Pipeline: Court Denies Economic Damages Based on Robins Dry Dock

The Energy Law

Ownership, in either case, can be determined through possession or control, responsibility for repair, and responsibility for maintenance. Flint 1 applied to the case at hand, barring claimants from recovering economic damages for deferred oil production. The Court was not persuaded. 303 (1927). 2 In re Falcon Global Offshore II , No.

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BSEE’s Updated Decommissioning Rules Address RUEs and Formalize Predecessor Enforcement Practices

The Energy Law

What started in 2020 as a proposed joint rulemaking between the DOI’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) was recently finalized as a stand-alone BSEE rule addressing decommissioning. 250.1700, et seq. BSEE added a new paragraph (c) to 30 C.F.R.

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11th Circuit Finds Not All Disputed Medical Evidence Must be Construed in a Seaman’s Favor

The Energy Law

527 (1962) requires courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. Mandara Spa (Hawaii), LLC , the appellant seaman brought claims under the Jones Act and general maritime law for failure to pay maintenance and cure related to certain bodily injuries. Atkinson , 369 U.S.

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A Fresh Look

American Gas Association

News True Blue Blog A PG&E-supported program is serving as a model to help young people gain financial literacy Where energy conversations come to life. Creative problem solving is at the heart of innovation. It’s encouraged by approaching challenges—in operations, community growth, inspections and beyond—with fresh eyes.

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Admiralty Professor Haycraft Reports from the Courthouse Steps on the Dutra v. Batterton Supreme Court Argument

The Energy Law

Townsend , when punitive damages were allowed by the Court for egregious violations of the maintenance and cure obligation. The Blog/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state regarding a particular matter. Batterton. [1] in support of Petitioner Dutra Group.

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ProFrac’s 2025 Outlook: Next-Generation Frac Technology & Livewire Power

Oil Gas Leads

Livewire Power: Revolutionizing E-Frac Energy Supply One of the most exciting developments for ProFrac is the launch of Livewire Power, a new division focused on distributed power generation. The energy landscape is evolving, with increasing demand for electric fracturing (e-frac) solutions that reduce emissions and improve efficiency.

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Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board Approves Resolutions Providing Relief for State Lessees

The Energy Law

A special meeting of the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board was held on April 29, 2020, to address the impacts of both COVID-19 and historically low oil prices on operation and maintenance of Louisiana State Leases. The Board approved two proposed resolutions (1. Proposed Enforcement Moratorium Resolution 2.