The document summarizes well permitting requirements for shale gas operations in West Virginia and Ohio. It discusses the well drilling and fracturing process, then covers each state's permitting processes, requirements, and recent legislative changes. Key points covered include expanded permit application requirements in WV, such as detailed casing programs and water management plans, as well as new spacing rules and restrictions in OH, especially for urban areas.
Shale gas operations regulatory update in key states and preparing for like...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes shale gas operations and regulatory updates in Ohio and West Virginia. It discusses the well drilling and fracking process, the permitting process and recent changes to regulations in each state, and potential litigation risks and strategies for mitigating risks. The bulk of the document focuses on providing details on drilling shale resources, including the geology of shale deposits, the drilling and fracking process, and estimating shale gas resources in the Utica and Marcellus formations in Ohio and West Virginia. It also reviews key aspects of the well permitting process in Ohio, including production operations, well stimulation, urbanized areas, permit application requirements, drilling units, and mandatory pooling.
This document summarizes a presentation on regulating water and air impacts from shale gas operations. It discusses the drilling, fracturing, and production processes. It then covers current federal law and regulations regarding water impacts, including EPA studies on water usage and disposal. It also discusses proposed and existing state regulations on water usage, discharge, and disposal. For air impacts, it outlines the EPA's proposed standards and regulations regarding emissions from equipment and activities at well sites.
Recent Developments in Planning and Land Use Law 2021Jesse Souki
Presentation prepared for the annual Hawaii Congress of Planning Officials, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Covers recent land use related legislation and case law in Hawaii from 2021.
Due Process Right to a "Clean and Healthful Environment"Jesse Souki
This document summarizes key information about contested cases in Hawaii land use and planning law. It discusses when contested cases are required by the Hawaii Administrative Procedures Act and constitutional due process. It provides examples from Hawaii Supreme Court cases that have found a right to a contested case hearing when claiming a property interest protected by the state constitution, such as traditional and customary practices. The document also outlines the requirements for contested case hearings, including the opportunity to be heard, submit evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. It notes some of the government agencies in Hawaii subject to contested cases in their decision-making processes.
REAL PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, PART 1
Regulatory Takings After Knick
2020 Virtual Bar Convention | Hawaii State Bar Association
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
The document summarizes Louisiana's 2012 legislative session regarding legacy lawsuits and other oil and gas issues. Key bills addressed legacy lawsuits (HB 618, SB 555), non-consent risk charges (SB 505), ultra-deep drilling (HB 504), landowner protections (HBs 853, 1037, SB 525), and hydraulic fracturing disclosure (HB 957). It also discusses CNG vehicles (HB 1213, SB 139) and EPA's new hydraulic fracturing reporting rule. Industry groups supported bills that allowed responsibility admissions, created fair risk charges, and opposed bills seen as detrimental to business.
The document provides summaries of several Massachusetts case law decisions related to planning and zoning. The key cases discussed include:
- Collings v. Planning Board of Stow: The planning board could not require an applicant to convey land to the town as a condition of subdivision approval without just compensation.
- Kenner v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Chatham: Abutters did not have standing to challenge a project based solely on impacts to their private ocean views, as the zoning law addressed impacts to the neighborhood visual character.
- Marhefka v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sutton: Abutters had standing to challenge a project that would increase density and violate zoning provisions related to maintaining a
Shale gas operations regulatory update in key states and preparing for like...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes shale gas operations and regulatory updates in Ohio and West Virginia. It discusses the well drilling and fracking process, the permitting process and recent changes to regulations in each state, and potential litigation risks and strategies for mitigating risks. The bulk of the document focuses on providing details on drilling shale resources, including the geology of shale deposits, the drilling and fracking process, and estimating shale gas resources in the Utica and Marcellus formations in Ohio and West Virginia. It also reviews key aspects of the well permitting process in Ohio, including production operations, well stimulation, urbanized areas, permit application requirements, drilling units, and mandatory pooling.
This document summarizes a presentation on regulating water and air impacts from shale gas operations. It discusses the drilling, fracturing, and production processes. It then covers current federal law and regulations regarding water impacts, including EPA studies on water usage and disposal. It also discusses proposed and existing state regulations on water usage, discharge, and disposal. For air impacts, it outlines the EPA's proposed standards and regulations regarding emissions from equipment and activities at well sites.
Recent Developments in Planning and Land Use Law 2021Jesse Souki
Presentation prepared for the annual Hawaii Congress of Planning Officials, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Covers recent land use related legislation and case law in Hawaii from 2021.
Due Process Right to a "Clean and Healthful Environment"Jesse Souki
This document summarizes key information about contested cases in Hawaii land use and planning law. It discusses when contested cases are required by the Hawaii Administrative Procedures Act and constitutional due process. It provides examples from Hawaii Supreme Court cases that have found a right to a contested case hearing when claiming a property interest protected by the state constitution, such as traditional and customary practices. The document also outlines the requirements for contested case hearings, including the opportunity to be heard, submit evidence, and cross-examine witnesses. It notes some of the government agencies in Hawaii subject to contested cases in their decision-making processes.
REAL PROPERTY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, PART 1
Regulatory Takings After Knick
2020 Virtual Bar Convention | Hawaii State Bar Association
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
The document summarizes Louisiana's 2012 legislative session regarding legacy lawsuits and other oil and gas issues. Key bills addressed legacy lawsuits (HB 618, SB 555), non-consent risk charges (SB 505), ultra-deep drilling (HB 504), landowner protections (HBs 853, 1037, SB 525), and hydraulic fracturing disclosure (HB 957). It also discusses CNG vehicles (HB 1213, SB 139) and EPA's new hydraulic fracturing reporting rule. Industry groups supported bills that allowed responsibility admissions, created fair risk charges, and opposed bills seen as detrimental to business.
The document provides summaries of several Massachusetts case law decisions related to planning and zoning. The key cases discussed include:
- Collings v. Planning Board of Stow: The planning board could not require an applicant to convey land to the town as a condition of subdivision approval without just compensation.
- Kenner v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Chatham: Abutters did not have standing to challenge a project based solely on impacts to their private ocean views, as the zoning law addressed impacts to the neighborhood visual character.
- Marhefka v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Sutton: Abutters had standing to challenge a project that would increase density and violate zoning provisions related to maintaining a
This document provides summaries of 4 recent Massachusetts land use cases:
1) Albahari v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Brewster - The right to a building permit vests when an applicant is unconditionally entitled to issuance. Owocki was not entitled before notice of a zoning amendment so his permit was invalid.
2) Regis College v. Town of Weston - An independent living facility proposed by Regis College was not entitled to protection under the Dover Amendment because its primary purpose was residential, not educational.
3) Ravech v. Hanover - Hanover's adult business zoning bylaw was invalidated for failing to justify restrictions and leave reasonable alternative sites available
The document summarizes six key issues regarding energy litigation in British Columbia: 1) Procedural differences from Alberta courts, 2) Changes to limitation periods, 3) Details of the Environmental Management Act, 4) Regulation of fracking, 5) Similarities and differences in surface rights processes compared to Alberta, and 6) Recent developments in Aboriginal law such as the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act. It provides an overview of each topic in 1-2 paragraphs with details on relevant acts, regulations, cases, and considerations for litigation in British Columbia.
This document is Life of the Land's motion to intervene in a docket regarding the proposed merger between Hawaiian Electric Company and NextEra Energy. It provides background on Life of the Land and its interest in energy policy issues. It argues Life of the Land meets the requirements to intervene by being potentially impacted by rate changes, having participated in similar cases previously, and providing a unique perspective on environmental and community impacts of energy decisions. The motion also lists Life of the Land's involvement in other related dockets and asserts its participation will help develop the evidentiary record in this case.
The document provides the agenda and details for a regular meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas scheduled for June 5, 2012. The agenda includes items for consideration such as awarding bids, adopting resolutions, public hearings, executive session topics, and other administrative issues. The meeting is to take place at the McNease Convention Center and will be broadcast on local government access television.
Rockne center timeline progress_todateSteve Durkee
Durkee purchased an abandoned industrial site in South Bend, IN in 2014. Over the next few years, Durkee worked to secure the site, complete environmental remediation like asbestos abatement, and demolish unsafe structures. However, the city issued illegal code enforcement orders against the property and prevented progress. In 2018-2019, Durkee developed plans for an urban food campus with a tenant but the city continued interference. Despite setbacks, Durkee has made major accomplishments through privately funded cleanup efforts to improve safety and lay the groundwork for redevelopment.
This document describes plans to restore a 12-acre degraded wetland and shoreline area located on the extreme south end of Broad Channel, New York. The site was previously an illegally expanded small marina until legal action in the 1990s and 2000s led to its closure and acquisition by New York City. A restoration plan was developed by the Broad Channel Civic Association to remove debris, create new wetland habitats, and add public access features like trails and a boardwalk. Several partner organizations will help implement the plan, and funding from various government grants totaling over $7.5 million has been secured or applied for to complete the restoration project.
US Court of Appeals for DC - EarthReports v Federal Energy Regulatory Commiss...Marcellus Drilling News
This document summarizes a court case regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the conversion of the Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility in Maryland from an import terminal to an export terminal. Several environmental groups petitioned for review, arguing FERC failed to adequately consider various environmental impacts as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The court denied the petition, finding that FERC was not required to consider indirect effects such as increased domestic gas production or greenhouse gas emissions from exported gas. The court also found FERC adequately addressed other direct environmental impacts.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
PA Commonwealth Court Decision Overturning Zoning Part of Act 13 Marcellus Dr...Marcellus Drilling News
The decision issued by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, the appeals court (second level) in PA. The decision overturns a portion of the Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law passed by the PA legislature in early 2012. The zoning portion of the law would have overruled any local zoning of oil and gas drilling with state guidelines. Seven towns and a few others sued to have the zoning provision nullified. The case will likely go to the PA Supreme Court in 2012.
1. The case involved a dispute over whether Nugent Sand Company's sand and gravel mining operations on 227 acres of land it owned constituted a legal nonconforming use under the county's zoning ordinance, which zoned the land for residential and agricultural uses.
2. The county Board of Adjustments ruled that the entire 227 acres was a legal nonconforming use because Nugent owned and had a mining permit for the entire acreage before the zoning ordinance took effect.
3. On appeal, the circuit court affirmed the Board's decision. This appeal followed to determine whether only the land actively mined when the ordinance took effect could be considered a nonconforming use.
The document summarizes the history of redevelopment law in New Jersey, including key cases like Gallenthin v. Paulsboro and Hackensack v. City of Hackensack. It discusses how the 2013 amendments to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law addressed issues from these cases. It also provides examples of successful redevelopment projects in municipalities like Morristown, South Bound Brook, Long Branch, Princeton, and Rahway.
This document discusses different types of easements under New York law. It begins by defining an easement and outlining the four ways they can be created: by grant, implication from prior use, implication from necessity, and prescription. It then examines each type of easement in more detail, providing examples of cases that illustrate how courts determine whether an easement has been validly created. The document also distinguishes between appurtenant easements, which benefit a landowner in their capacity as owner of a dominant estate, and easements in gross, which benefit an individual personally rather than as a landowner.
This document is the agenda for the August 20, 2013 City Council meeting in San Angelo, Texas. The agenda includes 22 items to be discussed, including public hearings on proposed changes to zoning ordinances and the fiscal year 2014 budget. Recognition will also be given to several athletes from the area for their performances in recent track competitions. The meeting will take place at the McNease Convention Center and is open to public comment.
The document is a work plan submitted by Beazer East, Inc. to the EPA outlining short-term interim measures to be conducted at the former Koppers portion of the Cabot Carbon/Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville, Florida. The interim measures include securing the site, implementing stormwater and dust control best management practices, and demolishing remaining on-site structures. Specific activities involve extending the site fence, improving landscaping, collecting debris, operating a water truck for dust control, installing erosion controls and sediment basins, assessing buildings for asbestos which was subsequently abated, and disposing of remaining miscellaneous materials left on site.
This document discusses several issues related to hydraulic fracturing including water usage, fracking fluid disclosure, infrastructure concerns, wastewater discharge, groundwater protection, and other side effects like earthquakes and air pollution. It outlines recent federal actions by the EPA to regulate air emissions and require reporting. It also discusses a study by the National Academy of Sciences on fracking and earthquakes. Finally, it provides updates on state actions and regulations in places like North Carolina, Vermont, New York, Maryland, and Mississippi regarding hydraulic fracturing and related activities.
Eastwood Village Public Private partnershipDennisChurch
This document provides an overview of the Eastwood Village public-private partnership project in Fort Myers, Florida. The key points are:
1) The project redevelops a former city wellfield site into a new mixed-use community using traditional neighborhood design principles.
2) The partnership between the City of Fort Myers and developer Bonita Bay Group includes agreements for land acquisition, permitting, infrastructure development, and funding affordable housing through a mortgage assistance program.
3) The project will create a new residential community with 2,300 units, as well as commercial and recreational spaces, funded in part through a Community Redevelopment Area that establishes a tax increment financing district.
NY Court of Appeals Decision in Walter R Beardslee v Inflection EnergyMarcellus Drilling News
The decision in a case before New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, that finds the concept of force majeure does not grant energy companies the right to extend oil and gas leases beyond the initial term even if a state government moratorium or ban is placed on shale drilling. In essence, it guts the force majeure clause in state contracts, rendering such a clause useless and screwing contract law in New York State. A very poor decision.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to be held on February 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various items for consideration and approval, an executive/closed session to discuss legal and real estate matters, and a regular agenda including public hearings on proposed annexations and presentations on river improvement projects and employee wellness programs. Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to attend the meeting.
This chapter introduces the complex relationship between science and religion through the stories of real scientists. It challenges the common assumption that science and religion are inevitably in conflict by highlighting scientists who integrate faith into their lives, such as a chemist who teaches Sunday school. The chapter argues that understanding what elite scientists at top universities actually believe about religion is important since these scientists shape future leaders. It presents initial findings from the author's extensive Religion among Academic Scientists study, which surveyed and interviewed scientists about their religious and spiritual views.
The document discusses experiential learning through business simulations. It provides an overview of the benefits of simulations, including allowing participants to experience real market conditions and the consequences of decisions in a safe environment. It also lists some of the simulation categories and clients that the company works with to design customized simulations tailored to specific business needs. The goal is to transfer knowledge gained through the simulations to improve business acumen and profitability.
This document provides summaries of 4 recent Massachusetts land use cases:
1) Albahari v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Brewster - The right to a building permit vests when an applicant is unconditionally entitled to issuance. Owocki was not entitled before notice of a zoning amendment so his permit was invalid.
2) Regis College v. Town of Weston - An independent living facility proposed by Regis College was not entitled to protection under the Dover Amendment because its primary purpose was residential, not educational.
3) Ravech v. Hanover - Hanover's adult business zoning bylaw was invalidated for failing to justify restrictions and leave reasonable alternative sites available
The document summarizes six key issues regarding energy litigation in British Columbia: 1) Procedural differences from Alberta courts, 2) Changes to limitation periods, 3) Details of the Environmental Management Act, 4) Regulation of fracking, 5) Similarities and differences in surface rights processes compared to Alberta, and 6) Recent developments in Aboriginal law such as the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act. It provides an overview of each topic in 1-2 paragraphs with details on relevant acts, regulations, cases, and considerations for litigation in British Columbia.
This document is Life of the Land's motion to intervene in a docket regarding the proposed merger between Hawaiian Electric Company and NextEra Energy. It provides background on Life of the Land and its interest in energy policy issues. It argues Life of the Land meets the requirements to intervene by being potentially impacted by rate changes, having participated in similar cases previously, and providing a unique perspective on environmental and community impacts of energy decisions. The motion also lists Life of the Land's involvement in other related dockets and asserts its participation will help develop the evidentiary record in this case.
The document provides the agenda and details for a regular meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas scheduled for June 5, 2012. The agenda includes items for consideration such as awarding bids, adopting resolutions, public hearings, executive session topics, and other administrative issues. The meeting is to take place at the McNease Convention Center and will be broadcast on local government access television.
Rockne center timeline progress_todateSteve Durkee
Durkee purchased an abandoned industrial site in South Bend, IN in 2014. Over the next few years, Durkee worked to secure the site, complete environmental remediation like asbestos abatement, and demolish unsafe structures. However, the city issued illegal code enforcement orders against the property and prevented progress. In 2018-2019, Durkee developed plans for an urban food campus with a tenant but the city continued interference. Despite setbacks, Durkee has made major accomplishments through privately funded cleanup efforts to improve safety and lay the groundwork for redevelopment.
This document describes plans to restore a 12-acre degraded wetland and shoreline area located on the extreme south end of Broad Channel, New York. The site was previously an illegally expanded small marina until legal action in the 1990s and 2000s led to its closure and acquisition by New York City. A restoration plan was developed by the Broad Channel Civic Association to remove debris, create new wetland habitats, and add public access features like trails and a boardwalk. Several partner organizations will help implement the plan, and funding from various government grants totaling over $7.5 million has been secured or applied for to complete the restoration project.
US Court of Appeals for DC - EarthReports v Federal Energy Regulatory Commiss...Marcellus Drilling News
This document summarizes a court case regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) approval of the conversion of the Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility in Maryland from an import terminal to an export terminal. Several environmental groups petitioned for review, arguing FERC failed to adequately consider various environmental impacts as required by the National Environmental Policy Act. The court denied the petition, finding that FERC was not required to consider indirect effects such as increased domestic gas production or greenhouse gas emissions from exported gas. The court also found FERC adequately addressed other direct environmental impacts.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
Decision from the Ohio Supreme Court in a case dealing with the important issue of interpreting the Dormant Mineral Rights Act in Ohio. There are two DMAs in Ohio--one passed in 1989 that went into effect in 1992, and another in 2006 which added certain additional procedural requirements to the 1989 version. This decision and several others, handed down Sept. 15, 2016, rule on which version of the DMA takes precedence when it comes to mineral rights ownership.
PA Commonwealth Court Decision Overturning Zoning Part of Act 13 Marcellus Dr...Marcellus Drilling News
The decision issued by the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, the appeals court (second level) in PA. The decision overturns a portion of the Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law passed by the PA legislature in early 2012. The zoning portion of the law would have overruled any local zoning of oil and gas drilling with state guidelines. Seven towns and a few others sued to have the zoning provision nullified. The case will likely go to the PA Supreme Court in 2012.
1. The case involved a dispute over whether Nugent Sand Company's sand and gravel mining operations on 227 acres of land it owned constituted a legal nonconforming use under the county's zoning ordinance, which zoned the land for residential and agricultural uses.
2. The county Board of Adjustments ruled that the entire 227 acres was a legal nonconforming use because Nugent owned and had a mining permit for the entire acreage before the zoning ordinance took effect.
3. On appeal, the circuit court affirmed the Board's decision. This appeal followed to determine whether only the land actively mined when the ordinance took effect could be considered a nonconforming use.
The document summarizes the history of redevelopment law in New Jersey, including key cases like Gallenthin v. Paulsboro and Hackensack v. City of Hackensack. It discusses how the 2013 amendments to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law addressed issues from these cases. It also provides examples of successful redevelopment projects in municipalities like Morristown, South Bound Brook, Long Branch, Princeton, and Rahway.
This document discusses different types of easements under New York law. It begins by defining an easement and outlining the four ways they can be created: by grant, implication from prior use, implication from necessity, and prescription. It then examines each type of easement in more detail, providing examples of cases that illustrate how courts determine whether an easement has been validly created. The document also distinguishes between appurtenant easements, which benefit a landowner in their capacity as owner of a dominant estate, and easements in gross, which benefit an individual personally rather than as a landowner.
This document is the agenda for the August 20, 2013 City Council meeting in San Angelo, Texas. The agenda includes 22 items to be discussed, including public hearings on proposed changes to zoning ordinances and the fiscal year 2014 budget. Recognition will also be given to several athletes from the area for their performances in recent track competitions. The meeting will take place at the McNease Convention Center and is open to public comment.
The document is a work plan submitted by Beazer East, Inc. to the EPA outlining short-term interim measures to be conducted at the former Koppers portion of the Cabot Carbon/Koppers Superfund site in Gainesville, Florida. The interim measures include securing the site, implementing stormwater and dust control best management practices, and demolishing remaining on-site structures. Specific activities involve extending the site fence, improving landscaping, collecting debris, operating a water truck for dust control, installing erosion controls and sediment basins, assessing buildings for asbestos which was subsequently abated, and disposing of remaining miscellaneous materials left on site.
This document discusses several issues related to hydraulic fracturing including water usage, fracking fluid disclosure, infrastructure concerns, wastewater discharge, groundwater protection, and other side effects like earthquakes and air pollution. It outlines recent federal actions by the EPA to regulate air emissions and require reporting. It also discusses a study by the National Academy of Sciences on fracking and earthquakes. Finally, it provides updates on state actions and regulations in places like North Carolina, Vermont, New York, Maryland, and Mississippi regarding hydraulic fracturing and related activities.
Eastwood Village Public Private partnershipDennisChurch
This document provides an overview of the Eastwood Village public-private partnership project in Fort Myers, Florida. The key points are:
1) The project redevelops a former city wellfield site into a new mixed-use community using traditional neighborhood design principles.
2) The partnership between the City of Fort Myers and developer Bonita Bay Group includes agreements for land acquisition, permitting, infrastructure development, and funding affordable housing through a mortgage assistance program.
3) The project will create a new residential community with 2,300 units, as well as commercial and recreational spaces, funded in part through a Community Redevelopment Area that establishes a tax increment financing district.
NY Court of Appeals Decision in Walter R Beardslee v Inflection EnergyMarcellus Drilling News
The decision in a case before New York's highest court, the Court of Appeals, that finds the concept of force majeure does not grant energy companies the right to extend oil and gas leases beyond the initial term even if a state government moratorium or ban is placed on shale drilling. In essence, it guts the force majeure clause in state contracts, rendering such a clause useless and screwing contract law in New York State. A very poor decision.
The document announces a public meeting of the City Council of San Angelo, Texas to be held on February 5, 2013 at the McNease Convention Center. The agenda includes opening proceedings, a consent agenda with various items for consideration and approval, an executive/closed session to discuss legal and real estate matters, and a regular agenda including public hearings on proposed annexations and presentations on river improvement projects and employee wellness programs. Accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to attend the meeting.
This chapter introduces the complex relationship between science and religion through the stories of real scientists. It challenges the common assumption that science and religion are inevitably in conflict by highlighting scientists who integrate faith into their lives, such as a chemist who teaches Sunday school. The chapter argues that understanding what elite scientists at top universities actually believe about religion is important since these scientists shape future leaders. It presents initial findings from the author's extensive Religion among Academic Scientists study, which surveyed and interviewed scientists about their religious and spiritual views.
The document discusses experiential learning through business simulations. It provides an overview of the benefits of simulations, including allowing participants to experience real market conditions and the consequences of decisions in a safe environment. It also lists some of the simulation categories and clients that the company works with to design customized simulations tailored to specific business needs. The goal is to transfer knowledge gained through the simulations to improve business acumen and profitability.
In culmination of its work over the last year, the FCC Working Group on the Information Needs of Communities delivered a report on June 9, 2011 addressing the rapidly changing media landscape in a broadband age. In 2009, a bipartisan Knight Commission found that while the broadband age is enabling an information and communications renaissance, local communities in particular are being unevenly served with critical information about local issues.
Soon after the Knight Commission delivered its findings, the FCC initiated a staff-level working group to identify crosscurrent and trend, and make recommendations on how the information needs of communities can be met in a broadband world.
Religion has evolved over time as a way for humans to explain the world and find purpose, tapping into primal instincts. It began as a way to understand illnesses, natural disasters, and the laws of the universe. While modern science has given new explanations, religion persists by continuing to fulfill psychological and social needs through community and traditions.
The document discusses experiential learning through business simulations. It describes the benefits of simulations, including allowing participants to experience running a business in a risk-free environment, test their decision making abilities, and learn from the consequences of their choices in a way that transfers to the real world. It also provides examples of classic, customized and created simulation types and lists some client companies that have benefitted from this approach to learning.
This document contains statistics about social media usage in Ireland. It states that YouTube has 1 million Irish users per day, with 33% of Irish web users on YouTube daily. Facebook has over 2.6 million Irish users, with 58% returning daily and 83% weekly. There are 550,000 Irish Twitter users, with 30% logging in daily and 1 million tweets sent in Ireland each day. It also provides details on smartphone ownership and trends in social media.
'UK Commercial Radio Trends: February 2007' by Grant GoddardGrant Goddard
Presentation outlining significant business and economic market trends within the UK commercial radio broadcasting sector, written by Grant Goddard in February 2007 for Fidelity Investments International.
Chapter 01 the environment of business - an introduction to business and econ...Nur Khalida
This document provides an overview of key topics in an introductory business and economics chapter, including:
1) It defines business as the organized effort of individuals to produce and sell goods and services for a profit. It also discusses the four factors of production.
2) It outlines two main types of economic systems - capitalism and command economies (socialism and communism). Capitalism relies on private ownership and markets, while command economies involve greater government control.
3) It discusses measuring economic performance through concepts like productivity and discusses how the US has a mixed economy with elements of both capitalism and socialism.
Presented by Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Research & Policy Associate James Robinson. August 8, 2013.
Contact James Robinson with any questions: james@rafiusa.org
919-542-1396 ext. 209
For more information about forced pooling and landowner rights visit: http://rafiusa.org/issues/landowner-rights-and-fracking/
Hydraulic Fracturing: Where are We Now? PowerPoint PresentationRAFI-USA
North Carolina's legislature has authorized hydraulic fracturing but prohibited permits until regulations are in place. A Mining and Energy Commission is drafting these regulations, including rules around water management, chemical disclosure, and well construction. They have also studied compulsory pooling, where unwilling landowners can be forced to participate in drilling units. The Commission's study group recommended landowners get liability protections and fair offers first. The legislature will review these recommendations but there is no timeline for action. Stakeholders can get involved by engaging with the Commission process or contacting the advocacy group RAFI.
The document summarizes trends in oil and gas claims, including differences between traditional and fracking blowouts, issues with old plugged and abandoned wells interacting with CO2 injection fields, pollution claims that interact with control of well and general liability policies, additional insured claims, and relationship issues between operators and service companies due to liability claims. It also provides case studies on specific claims and discusses final remarks and contact information from industry experts.
This document summarizes trends in oil and gas claims, including differences between traditional and fracking-induced blowouts, issues with old plugged and abandoned wells interacting with CO2 injection fields, pollution claims involving both control of well and general liability policies, additional insured claims, and relationship problems between operators and service companies due to liability claims. Key points discussed include available casing repair endorsements, court rulings on coverage, new regulations in Texas, CO2 injection processes, cement and rock factors in well integrity, and case studies on claim amounts and abandoned well liabilities.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources presented on shale development at a clean water conference. Key points included:
1) The oil and gas program will become its own division, splitting off from another department to directly focus on regulating oil and gas development as shale activity increases.
2) Horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques are allowing development of shale resources like the Marcellus and Utica that were previously unrecoverable. This could significantly increase drilling activity in Ohio.
3) Ohio's oil and gas laws and regulations are designed for conservation and protection of public health and safety. The department works to ensure effective oversight of shale development.
Мацко: Співпраця з людьми при видобутку нафти та газу в Огайоecoclubrivne
This document discusses several topics related to oil and gas exploration and fracking:
1. It describes one person's experience living near various oil and gas infrastructure projects in Ohio, including concerns about induced seismic activity from injection wells.
2. It provides two reasons the US leads in unconventional shale fracking - private mineral rights ownership and state-level regulation rather than federal bureaucracy.
3. It shares statistics on employment in mining and logging in Ohio from 2003-2013, which increased with the shale boom.
4. It discusses various technical challenges with horizontal shale wells, like maintaining cement quality over long wellbore sections and fracture propagation between adjacent wells.
Persuasive Speech Outline CRE 101 24 June 2013Natural .docxherbertwilson5999
The document outlines a persuasive speech on the benefits of natural gas hydraulic fracturing. It argues that fracking can provide a new domestic energy source, generate jobs and revenue, and is more strictly regulated than claimed by critics. While environmental regulations should be strengthened, studies show fracking poses little risk to groundwater. States have also begun implementing tougher fracking laws to protect environment and communities. The speech aims to persuade the audience to support fracking as important for the economy and energy independence.
Presented by Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI-USA) Research & Policy Associate James Robinson. May 21, 2013.
For more information about forced pooling and landowner rights visit: http://rafiusa.org/issues/landowner-rights-and-fracking/
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PLANNING AND LAND USE LAWJesse Souki
This document summarizes recent developments in planning and land use law in Hawaii, including cases from the US Supreme Court, Hawaii Supreme Court, Intermediate Court of Appeals, and new legislation. Key highlights include: the County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund case established a case-by-case analysis for Clean Water Act permits; legislative acts established buffers around landfills, prohibited coal power, allowed county inspections of agricultural buildings, and created a school facilities agency.
This document summarizes permitting policies and challenges for offshore wind projects. It discusses the different permitting authorities and regulations for projects in federal waters versus state waters. It provides an overview of the current state of offshore wind development in the US, including several ongoing projects. It also outlines the transition of permitting authority between the Minerals Management Service and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
The Dabhol Power Project in Maharashtra, India was a controversial project led by Enron that faced many issues and challenges. It was mired in allegations of lack of transparency in the bidding process, corruption, and extremely high returns for shareholders. This posed high risks for the state electricity board, MSEB, which was contractually obligated to purchase 90% of the power at high rates. Breach of the contract could lead to substantial losses for MSEB and state governments. There was also strong local opposition over environmental concerns and lack of compensation for acquired lands. The project faced numerous political flip-flops before ultimately being shut down in 2001.
Fracking: A Sensible Response to Peak Conventional Oil? Paul BruceManu Caddie
This document summarizes Paul Bruce's concerns about fracking in New Zealand. It outlines several risks of fracking including water contamination, air pollution, health impacts, and increased greenhouse gas emissions exacerbating climate change. It notes bans on fracking in many countries and cites studies showing high rates of well casing failures and other infrastructure issues. The document advocates for transitioning to renewable energy and more sustainable practices to address energy needs and climate change challenges.
This document discusses states' roles in developing offshore wind in the United States. It outlines the permitting authorities and processes for offshore wind projects in federal waters, state waters, and the Great Lakes. Several states like Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Michigan are actively supporting and regulating offshore wind development through legislation, requests for proposals from developers, and feasibility studies. The future of offshore wind will depend on continued state initiatives and federal-state coordination on siting and permitting offshore projects.
Bloom Letter by Delaware Senators accuse the company of operating fuel cells that emit far more carbon dioxide than permitted, as well as undisclosed disposal of tons of hazardous solid waste
This summarizes a document reviewing environmental law cases from 2009-2010. It discusses three cases:
1) Fresh Meadow Food Serv., LLC v. RB 175Corp. upheld a RICO claim against a defendant who concealed underground storage tanks and contaminated soil when selling a property.
2) Wickens v. Shell Oil Co. addressed recoverable attorney fees under Indiana's Underground Storage Tank Act.
3) Evansville Greenway & Remediation Trust v. S. Ind. Gas & Elec. Co. concerned the common interest privilege and apportionment of liability under CERCLA. The court applied the privilege to communications between parties working to remediate contaminated sites. It also found CERCLA
A 119-page response submitted by Brad Gill, Independent Oil & Gas Association of New York to the NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation about the DEC's latest revision to draft fracking rules for the state. The IOGA response is highly critical of the new revisions and makes detailed recommendations on how to fix the proposed rules to ensure drilling actually happens in NY. According to IOGA, they are forced to now be "adversarial" in their stance after working closely with the DEC over the past 4.5 years on this issue.
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The 2022 annual report from Dinsmore & Shohl summarizes the firm's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and accomplishments over the past year. It provides statistics on the diversity of the firm's leadership, new hires, summer associates, and promotions. It also highlights the firm's continued commitment to the Mansfield Rule for increasing diversity in law firm leadership. Specific programs described include the Pre-Law Minority Program, Diversity Scholarships in partnership with clients, involvement with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, and celebrations held during diversity months. The report conveys that Dinsmore is focused on fostering an inclusive culture and pipeline for diverse legal talent.
In the past year, we have taken a deep dive into our most pressing challenges in creating a fully diverse and inclusive workplace and actions we can take right now to ignite change in our communities. In our 2020 Annual Report on Diversity & Inclusion, we outline our year that was, and our strategy for 2021.
Dinsmore hosted the third women’s client development event at Castle & Key in August 2019. More than 50 female client representatives attended the event with more than 20 Dinsmore women attorneys. The venue was beautiful and the food fantastic! Our clients enjoyed the event and have given positive feedback.
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In Law & Equity, Dinsmore’s LGBTQ Affinity group was created in 2018 to promote, embrace, and support diversity and inclusion within the firm; strengthen connections between Dinsmore and the LGBTQ communities around us; provide resources to foster, enhance and sustain the health and well-being of the firm’s LGBTQ staff and attorneys; and advocate visibility, respect, and equality for all.
"The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 - A Result of the 'Fiscal Cliff,'...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes key provisions of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 related to income tax. It discusses changes to individual income tax rates, capital gains rates, the alternative minimum tax exemption amounts, and other individual tax provisions. For businesses, it outlines changes to Section 179 expensing limits, bonus depreciation, and other deductions. The summary also notes some provisions that were not extended, such as the phase-out of certain itemized deductions.
"Contracts, Leases, & Property: A Refresher on Polices 8200 and 1224.1," WV S...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
This document provides a summary of policies 8200 and 1224.1 related to contracts, leases, and property for schools. It discusses bidding thresholds and requirements for purchases based on cost, tips for entering contracts and leases, and exemptions from competitive bidding. Construction project requirements are also outlined, including using prevailing wage rates and competitively bidding projects over $25,000. The document provides tips for issues like contract terms, determining the lowest qualified bidder, waiving bid informalities, and holding pre-bid meetings.
Preparing for the Sunset - Unique Estate Planning Opportunities at the End of...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document summarizes current estate planning techniques in light of changing tax laws and proposed changes. It discusses opportunities for married couples and single clients to make use of the large lifetime gift and estate tax exemptions. It also outlines proposals to limit valuation discounts, require minimum GRAT terms, limit GST exemption duration, and coordinate grantor trust income and transfer tax rules. The document is intended to help estate planning clients navigate the changing tax landscape.
The document outlines 8 questions employers should ask before taking adverse employment actions against employees to help ensure fairness and avoid potential legal issues. The questions address an employee's tenure, past warnings, reviewing all documentation of the incident, whether others were treated differently, identifying witnesses, whether the employee is a member of a protected class, how coworkers will perceive fairness, and what will be communicated to the employee. Asking these questions helps employers make informed decisions, reduce legal risks, improve employee morale, and lower exposure to damages in potential lawsuits.
"GPS Tracking of Employees: Balancing Employees’ Right to Privacy with Empl...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
This document discusses the legal issues surrounding employers' use of GPS tracking of employees. It outlines the potential benefits to employers, as well as some laws in states like California, Connecticut, Delaware and Texas that regulate electronic tracking. Case law suggests employees do not have an expectation of privacy over employer-owned property. The document concludes with best practices for employers implementing GPS tracking, such as notifying employees and limiting tracking to work hours and job-related purposes.
"2012/2013 Income, Estate and Gift Tax Changes a Result of the 'Fiscal Cliff'...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
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This document summarizes Bill Freedman's presentation on major features of the Affordable Care Act that concern employers. It discusses provisions related to health insurance exchanges, employer and individual mandates, limits on cost sharing, reporting requirements, and other regulatory changes taking effect in 2014. The summary provides an overview of how the law affects employer-sponsored health plans.
Networking Your Way to Great Relationships," Generation Putnam, Hurricane, WVDinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document discusses networking and how it is important for building business relationships. It defines networking as establishing personal connections in a business context. It then provides tips for how to effectively network, including planning your market and brand, using existing connections, becoming an expert, embracing new experiences, giving to others, authenticity, follow up, maintaining relationships through updates and referrals, and using social media like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as networking tools. The overall message is that networking takes ongoing commitment but can help grow, retain and climb within a business.
The document summarizes key provisions of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regarding eligible employees, types of covered leave, definitions of serious health conditions, military caregiver leave, and qualifying exigency leave. It defines eligible employees as those employed for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the previous year by an employer with 50 or more employees within 75 miles. Covered leave includes care for family or one's own serious health conditions. Military caregiver leave allows up to 26 weeks to care for injured service members, and qualifying exigency leave is additional standard 12-week leave for military families.
Every Move You Make: Balancing Privacy Rights in the GPS Tracking of Sales an...Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
The document discusses the use of GPS tracking devices to monitor employees. It covers laws regarding GPS tracking of private employees in several states, potential privacy and legal issues with GPS tracking, and best practices for employers implementing GPS tracking programs. The presentation aims to help employers understand GPS tracking laws, pitfalls to avoid, and tips for a legally compliant tracking policy and implementation.
"Your Guide to the America Invents Act (AIA)," The Ohio State Bar AssociationDinsmore & Shohl LLP
The America Invents Act (AIA) enacted the most significant changes to U.S. patent law in over 60 years. It transitions the U.S. to a first-inventor-to-file system to harmonize with global practices. New post-grant review procedures allow third parties to challenge weak patents before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. The AIA also aims to improve patent quality by expanding the prior commercial use defense and prior art submissions during prosecution. Major changes under the AIA include limiting false patent marking suits and replacing interference proceedings with the new derivation proceeding.
The Supreme Court and Federal Circuit issued several significant patent opinions in 2012 focusing on patentable subject matter under Section 101. The Mayo v. Prometheus decision established that medical diagnostic claims involving natural laws or conventional activities may not be patent eligible. Other cases questioned the patentability of isolated DNA, method of treatment claims, and business method claims. The courts emphasized that simply adding generic computer elements or insignificant post-solution activity is not enough to make an otherwise abstract idea patent eligible. The Global-Tech decision defined the knowledge requirement for induced infringement as willful blindness. The Hyatt decision allowed completely new evidence to be introduced in Section 145 actions in district court.
“MSHA Enforcement Trends for Metal/Nonmetal Mine Operators” – National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Convention, Safety and Health Committee. Charlotte, North Carolina
The document discusses the MSHA enforcement process and provides strategies for improving compliance. It outlines the background of the US Department of Labor and MSHA. It then discusses the current enforcement climate of increasing citations and penalties. The rest of the document focuses on ways operators can combat these trends through improving safety, understanding MSHA's evolving enforcement targets, and using data on frequently cited standards to focus compliance efforts.
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The report *State of D2C in India: A Logistics Update* talks about the evolving dynamics of the d2C landscape with a particular focus on how brands navigate the complexities of logistics. Third Party Logistics enablers emerge indispensable partners in facilitating the growth journey of D2C brands, offering cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific needs. As D2C brands continue to expand, they encounter heightened operational complexities with logistics standing out as a significant challenge. Logistics not only represents a substantial cost component for the brands but also directly influences the customer experience. Establishing efficient logistics operations while keeping costs low is therefore a crucial objective for brands. The report highlights how 3PLs are meeting the rising demands of D2C brands, supporting their expansion both online and offline, and paving the way for sustainable, scalable growth in this fast-paced market.
Tired of chasing down expiring contracts and drowning in paperwork? Mastering contract management can significantly enhance your business efficiency and productivity. This guide unveils expert secrets to streamline your contract management process. Learn how to save time, minimize risk, and achieve effortless contract management.
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50 million companies worldwide leverage WhatsApp as a key marketing channel. You may have considered adding it to your marketing mix, or probably already driving impressive conversions with WhatsApp.
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