SmartBrief

MAY 9, 2025

We heard that a lot of folks are struggling with AI governance. So we introduced a new AI governance solution this year that enables customers to adopt best practices from frameworks like the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s AI Risk Management Framework. AuditBoard recently introduced RegComply.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 3, 2023

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2023 Regular Session begins on April 10th, and last Friday, Louisiana Senator Allain of District 21 filed SB 154 proposing to enact a statutory framework directly governing the rights and obligations of parties to renewable energy leases.

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Oil and Gas Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Map Resources , the Texas Supreme Court described the constitutional right of due process as follows: The Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution prevents the government from depriving a person of his or her “property, without due process of law.” XIV, § 1 ; see also Tex. Mullane , 339 U.S. at 313, 70 S.Ct.

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McKinsey

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Government agencies have struggled to match the private sector in modernizing IT infrastructure. By reimagining the business case and executing more effectively, they can unlock value through greater efficiency and improved performance.

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Offshore Energies UK

MARCH 26, 2025

It aligns with the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Supply Chain Principles and the objectives of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. The post J+S Subsea case study – Supply Chain Report 2025 appeared first on Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). The Legacy Locker is a unique amalgamation of services.

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BOE Report

APRIL 22, 2025

*Europe relies heavily on natural gas imports *Surge in LNG production to keep global prices low in coming years *Government reserves would act as critical buffer in case of supply disruption By Ron Bousso LONDON, April 22 – European governments may have [Read more]

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Offshore Energies UK

MARCH 26, 2025

It aligns with the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) Supply Chain Principles and the objectives of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting. Read the Full Supply Chain Report 2025 >> The post Supply Chain Report 2025: J+S Subsea case study appeared first on Offshore Energies UK (OEUK).

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Oil & Gas 360º

APRIL 21, 2025

billion in Phillips 66, has made the case to the refiners shareholders that Phillips investors’ patience has been punished, and a new lineup on the Board is necessary to reverse the Company’s long-term underperformance and improve its poor corporate governance practices. Elliott, which has an investment worth more than $2.5

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The Energy Law

JULY 27, 2023

The Third Circuit’s opinion in this case is the culmination of a year-and-a-half-long discovery dispute. 6/28/23), –So. 3d–, whereby the court affirmed the trial court’s discretion to deny the plaintiffs’ demand for control over the defendant’s e-discovery protocols. ​The

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Energy Central

JANUARY 17, 2023

" In case you missed it, catch up on some of the coverage of LPO's. "Jigar Shah, Director of DOE's Loans Programs Office, said his office is 'excited to further develop an environmentally responsible U.S.

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The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2018

In a decision issued today, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal issued the first appellate court opinion addressing the procedure for approval of settlements in cases governed by Act 312 (La. Having no objection to settlement in this case, the trial court correctly approved the settlement. Riceland Petroleum Corp.,

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 24, 2007

The case is noteworthy in that it was brought as a False Claims Act case by Bobby Maxwell, an auditor with the Mineral Management Service, who alleged that his superiors at the MMS refused to pursue his recommendation to demand additional royalties from Kerr McGee. Kerr McGee has indicated that intends to appeal the verdict.

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The Energy Law

JUNE 2, 2020

Amidst historically low oil prices and economic shutdowns, fossil fuel companies continue to defend against lawsuits brought by state and local governments claiming climate-change related damages. The two federal district court judges handling the eight cases reached different conclusions on Plaintiffs’ remand motions. BP PLC et al.

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Energy Central

JULY 15, 2024

By EDF Blogs By Scott Seymour and Ari Pottens The Canadian government is likely overlooking an important source of climate pollution. Canada has.

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The Energy Law

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In doing so, the court found itself “in accord with the other courts of appeals, which have unanimously found there is no federal jurisdiction where state or local governments have brought state-law actions against energy companies for conduct relating to climate change.” Federal courts may only hear certain types of cases.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MARCH 28, 2025

The complex auction meant to repay 18 creditors for debt defaults and expropriations by Venezuela and state oil company PDVSA was relaunched in January after a year-long bidding process ended in shambles amid arguments over Citgos worth and parallel legal cases. BONDHOLDER ISSUES The Red Tree $3.7

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Oil & Gas 360º

APRIL 8, 2025

billion in Phillips 66, last week made the case to the refiners shareholders that Phillips investors’ patience has been punished, and a new lineup on the Board is necessary to reverse the Company’s long-term underperformance and improve its poor corporate governance practices.

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Iraq Business News: Oil & Gas

MAY 20, 2025

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Iraq's federal government have entered into a new dispute over the legitimacy of two major energy agreements signed with American companies. Oil wealth is considered the property of all Iraqi people, and any measures for its investment must be conducted through the federal government.

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The Energy Law

JULY 16, 2008

The decade-long dispute finally ended in a compromise wherein the government agreed to pay DuPont $51M and ConocoPhillips $1M for past and future clean-up costs. The Third Circuit had previously held that DuPont could not recover under CERCLA. DuPont, et al v. 2:97-CV-00487-WJM-MF.

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Oilholics Synonymous Report

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Over the course of Thursday and Friday - days III & IV - of India Energy Week 2025 that put us on the home stretch of the global event, conversations turned more meaningfully towards the Indian government's assertion of placing a 'gas economy' at the heart of its march to net zero by 2070. Have a read here if you wish.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 2, 2020

In May 2018, oil and gas industry defendants removed a docket of 42 cases alleging violations of Louisiana’s coastal zone management laws to federal court in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (“CZM cases”). Defendants removed Auster (and 11 other Western District CZM cases) based on federal officer jurisdiction (28 U.S.C.

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Rextag

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This decision, delivered in a high-stakes climate case, is seen as a setback for environmental groups hoping to make energy giants accountable for their contributions to climate change. He also reiterated Shells view that achieving meaningful reductions demands systemic changes that involve governments and industries working together.

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Oil and Gas Investments

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Brazilian government data (SECEX) from January 16, 2024, shows that Brazil exported about $166.6 There is also a 2% royalty that will be paid to the Brazilian government. LOCATION-LOCATION-LOCATION The Autazes project is located along the Amazon Potash Basin, in NW Brazil, about 100 miles from the city of Manaus.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a long-running environmental dispute between the federal government and the state of Alabama, Alabama Power, a Southern Co. Disposing of coal combustion residues is a problem going back decades, and Alabama Power is likely to become the most recent case of the heavy costs of delay. The Birmingham.

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The Energy Law

JULY 1, 2021

The “ LL&E II ” decision finds that Act 312 charges the court, not the jury, to determine the funding needed to remediate property to government standards. If (and only if) an express contractual provision allows greater remediation than government standards, a jury may consider and award such “excess remediation” damages.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 15, 2020

Since the initiation of climate change litigation several years ago, various state governments and interest groups have filed lawsuits against fossil fuel companies and governing authorities. The majority of these cases have been brought under state nuisance laws.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MAY 28, 2025

Hess and Chevron claim the JOA doesnt apply to a case of a proposed full corporate merger. The stakes in this case couldnt be higher for Chevron, which is looking to gain a foothold in a very profitable offshore basin that is set to boost oil production exponentially over the coming years. Hesss share was $1.88

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Energy Central

AUGUST 27, 2024

The US government currently subsidizes utility scale wind and solar generation, transmission and electricity storage, in competition with coal, natural gas and nuclear generation. The government also subsidizes on-site residential and commercial solar generation installations in competition with the electric utility grid.

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The Energy Law

APRIL 5, 2018

Procedural History The case was originally tried in a forty-one day bench trial by Judge John P. This raises a dire warning to defendants in cases involving subrogated claims. 2607(d)(2)(B), limited its liability in the case to the same extent as Frescati’s (which had been limited to approximately $45 million).

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The Energy Law

JUNE 3, 2019

That case is one of forty-two Coastal Zone Management Act (“CZMA”) cases that were removed to Federal court in May 2018. The cases were removed to Federal court by Defendants pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Riverwood Production Co., 1442 (the federal officer removal statute) and 28 U.S.C.

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Producer's Edge

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Texas Business Courts will potentially impact a wide range of cases, from high-value contract disputes to intricate corporate governance issues. What potential pros and cons may arise from submitting a case to the new Business Courts? Their limited jurisdiction, set forth in Texas Government Code Sec.

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Oil & Gas 360º

MAY 14, 2025

Incidentally, Albertas government just froze the price of carbon emissions in order to stimulate its energy industry along with its other industries. Kimmeridge estimates that the Montney shale has a lifespan of 22 years based on what the investment firm calls front-end inventory duration and the 2023 recycle ratio for North America.

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Energy Central

JUNE 27, 2023

Government regulators periodically issue regulations which they are fully aware cannot be met with currently available technology; that is, the regulations force the development of the new technology needed to satisfy them within some defined time frame. Originally published here.

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Energy Refuge

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In some cases, having solar panels installed on your house can eliminate your electricity bills altogether. Government Assistance. If you’re still feeling a little anxious about the cost of solar panels and wondering how you’re going to afford them, keep in mind that government assistance programs exist to help you out.

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Energy Refuge

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In case you are building a new house, you will have to apply for a normal mortgage loan then get an EEM loan as an add-on. A lender may offer multiple types of loan and in some cases all three. In case of change of ownership, the new owner would continue with the payments because of the inherited green savings.

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 8, 2017

T]he opinion will have a most chilling effect on the financing of oil and gas operations, which in turn will have an adverse economic effect on government and business in our state. Chief Judge Henry Brown, Jr., also dissented from the denial of rehearing and “strongly agree[d] with the written reasons assigned by J. Bleich.”

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Energy Central

MARCH 23, 2023

When the market price plummets or the Government decides to set a different price (higher in this case) then it is the Brazilians. When the price of oil is high, criticisms arise indicating the need to place a ceiling, despite the established criterion of parity with the international price.

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