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
Alice Krengel Won her Case, Prosecutor Kory Land,Misconduct, to deny her Homestead for 1 year, When No Public Nuisance Exists, District Court Judge Leslie Metzen Error
Alice Krengel Won her Case, Prosecutor Kory Land,Misconduct, to deny her Homestead for 1 year, When No Public Nuisance Exists, District Court Judge Leslie Metzen Error
Throughout Pennsylvania it is not uncommon to encounter gas wells that were drilled over 100 years ago. These ancient wells were drilled pursuant to oil/gas leases that often pre-date the turn of the century. In many cases, the original lessee only drilled a single well and never developed the remaining acreage under the lease. Can that single well drilled in the 1920’s now hold an entire 200 tract of land? This is a common and troubling issue for landowners throughout the Commonwealth. In a recent decision of the federal district court in Pittsburgh, the trial court recognized this hardship and allowed a lease cancellation suit filed by the landowner to move forward.
Oil and Gas Case Law Update: Recent Decisions Impacting Oil and Gas PracticeLisa McManus
Pennsylvania oil and gas jurisprudence continues to evolve. On April 2, 2015, PBI's panel of energy law practitioners provided a webinar update on the latest appellate decisions that are shaping energy law practice. Included is an overview of Sabella v. Appalachian Dev. Corp.; Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future v. Ultra Resources, Inc.; Sisson v. Stanley; Harrison v. Cabot Oil & Gas; Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation v. Commonwealth.
Progesterona en el parto pretérmino. Dr. Rafael Cortés CharrySOSTelemedicina UCV
En el marco del curso Parto pretérmino, desarrollado por el programa SOS Telemedicina, se presenta la conferencia del Dr. Rafael Cortés Charry sobre Progesterona en el parto pretérmino.
Enfermedades de la madre. Contraindicaciones absolutas y relativas de la lact...SOSTelemedicina UCV
En el marco del curso Cómo resolver los problemas de la madre que amamanta, desarrollado por el programa SOS Telemedicina, se presenta la conferencia de la Dra. Jacqueline Panvini sobre Enfermedades de la madre. Contraindicaciones absolutas y relativas de la lactancia materna.
Throughout Pennsylvania it is not uncommon to encounter gas wells that were drilled over 100 years ago. These ancient wells were drilled pursuant to oil/gas leases that often pre-date the turn of the century. In many cases, the original lessee only drilled a single well and never developed the remaining acreage under the lease. Can that single well drilled in the 1920’s now hold an entire 200 tract of land? This is a common and troubling issue for landowners throughout the Commonwealth. In a recent decision of the federal district court in Pittsburgh, the trial court recognized this hardship and allowed a lease cancellation suit filed by the landowner to move forward.
Oil and Gas Case Law Update: Recent Decisions Impacting Oil and Gas PracticeLisa McManus
Pennsylvania oil and gas jurisprudence continues to evolve. On April 2, 2015, PBI's panel of energy law practitioners provided a webinar update on the latest appellate decisions that are shaping energy law practice. Included is an overview of Sabella v. Appalachian Dev. Corp.; Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future v. Ultra Resources, Inc.; Sisson v. Stanley; Harrison v. Cabot Oil & Gas; Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation v. Commonwealth.
Progesterona en el parto pretérmino. Dr. Rafael Cortés CharrySOSTelemedicina UCV
En el marco del curso Parto pretérmino, desarrollado por el programa SOS Telemedicina, se presenta la conferencia del Dr. Rafael Cortés Charry sobre Progesterona en el parto pretérmino.
Enfermedades de la madre. Contraindicaciones absolutas y relativas de la lact...SOSTelemedicina UCV
En el marco del curso Cómo resolver los problemas de la madre que amamanta, desarrollado por el programa SOS Telemedicina, se presenta la conferencia de la Dra. Jacqueline Panvini sobre Enfermedades de la madre. Contraindicaciones absolutas y relativas de la lactancia materna.
Commercial & Complex Litigation Newsletter – Hot Topics That Impact Your Busi...CohenGrigsby
In this issue, Successor Liability for Environmental Liabilities by Julie W. Vanneman, PA Adopts the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act: What You Need to Know by Katie R. Jacobs, and The Key to Your CGL Policy: The Misunderstood Word: “Occurrence” by Mark A. May
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Chapter 15
3.
Promises made in conspirator of marriage.
After twenty-nine years of marriage, Robert and Mary Lou Tuttle were divorced. They admitted in court that before they were married, they had signed a prenuptial agreement and had agreed on its general term that each would keep his or her own property and anything derived from that property. But a copy of the prenuptial agreement could not be found. Can the court enforce the agreement without a writing? Why or why not? (see the statues of frauds- writing requirements).
5.
The parol evidence rule.
Evangel Temple Assembly of God leased a facility from Wood Care Centers, Inc., to house evacuees who had lost their home in a hurricane. The lease agreement stated that Evangel could end the least at any time by giving notice and paying 10 percent of the rent that would otherwise have been paid over the rest of the term. The lease agreement also stated that if the facility did not retain its tax exemption which was granted to it on Evangel’s behalf as
a church Evangel could end the lease without making the 10 present payment. Is parol evidence admissible to interpret this lease? Why or why not? ( see the parol evidence rule).
Chapter 16
3.
Third Party beneficiary.
David and Sandra Dess contracted with Sirva Relocation, LLC, to assist in selling their home. In the contract, the Desses agreed to disclose all information about the property on which Sirva “and other prospective buyers may rely in deciding whether and on what terms to purchase the Property.” The Kincaids contracted with Sirva to buy the house. After closing, they discovered dampness in the walls, defective and rotten windows, mold, and other undisclosed problems. Can the Kincaids bring action against the Desses for breach of their contract with Sirva? Why or why not? ( see third party beneficiaries)
5.
Duties that cannot be delegated.
Bruce Albea Contracting, Inc., the contractor on a highway project, subcontracted the asphalt work to APAC-Southeast, Inc. the contract prohibited delegation without Albea’s consent. In mid-project, APAC delegated its duties to Matthews Contracting Co. Albea allowed Matthews to finish the work. But Alea did not pay APAC for its work on the projects, arguing that APAC had violated the anti-delegation clause, rendering their contract void. Is Albea correct? Explain. (see assignments and delegations).
Chapter 17
3.
Specific performance.
Russ Wyant owned Humble Ranch in South Dakota. Edward Humble was Wyant’s uncle and held a two-year option to buy a ranch from Wyant. The option included specific conditions. Once it was exercised, for instance, the parties had thirty days to enter into a purchase agreement and the seller could become the buyer’s lender by matching the terms of the proposed financing. After the option was exercised, Wyant and Humble engaged in a lengthy negotiations. Humble, however, did not respond to Wyant’s proposed purchase .
A petition filed by the litigious Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation preemptively asking PA Commonwealth Court to prevent Gov. Tom Corbett from issuing an executive order that would allow a little more drilling under (not on) some PA state land. The order by Corbett maintains a moratorium on new drilling that involves surface disturbance and requires any new drilling to be done from adjacent private property. The plan would raise an additional $75 million for PA's budget.
OH Court Decision Striking Down Municipal Home Rule for Oil & Gas DrillingMarcellus Drilling News
The court decision from the Ohio Ninth Appeallate District Court in the case of Munroe Falls v Beck Energy in which the appeallate court says that local zoning regulations are preempted by the state's regulations when it comes to oil and gas drilling. Municipalities cannot prevent drilling based on their own zoning regulations. Certain local zoning laws still apply (road use, rights-of-way, etc.). This decision has major implications for Utica Shale drillers and for local municipalities.
NY Appeals Court Finds Ambiguity as to Losses Resulting from Backup or Overfl...NationalUnderwriter
In an issue of apparent first impression in New York, an appellate court has found that an ambiguity existed in an
insurance policy as to losses resulting from a backup and/or overflow from sewers, drains, and/or plumbing systems.
An Ohio landowner whose land Sunoco Logistics Partners wants to traverse with the Mariner East 2 pipeline tried a novel legal argument. The landowner's attorneys argued in the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals that pure propane and pure butane--both of which would be transported through the pipeline from eastern Ohio all the way to the Marcus Hook refinery near Philadelphia--are not "petroleum." At least, not petroleum for the purposes of the permit which grants Sunoco the right to build the pipeline to transport petroleum products. The Court of Appeals justices rejected that argument and said, in essence, that propane and butane fit under the definition of petroleum as that word has been used for generations. This is the court's ruling.
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