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Riding the Regulatory Wave: BOEM ‎Issues New Rules for Surfing the ‎Provision of Financial ‎Assurance

The regulatory seascape for financial assurance related to offshore oil and gas production and decommissioning in federal waters has come in waves over the past decade, and like waves, the regulations often build momentum...more

BOEM Wasn’t Built in a Day: After ‎Three Years New Financial Regulations Are Nearing ‎‎Finalization

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”) along with the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (“BSEE”) recently proposed changes to “modernize” financial assurance requirements for the offshore oil and gas...more

Eastern District of Louisiana Dismisses Officer Compensation Fraudulent Transfer Claims in Tow v. Bulmahn

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee’s claims against officers and inside directors of ATP Oil & Gas Corporation in Tow v. Bulmahn on Wednesday. In Tow v....more

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues New NTL Changing Financial Security Considerations for Offshore Oil and Gas Companies

On July 15, 2016, the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a new Notice to Lessees and Operators (NTL) dramatically changing the way in which BOEM will evaluate the...more

7/18/2016  /  BOEM , BSEE , Lessee , Offshore Drilling , Oil & Gas

Drop in Commodity Pricing, Liquidity Drives ‘Upstream’ Bankruptcy Filings

What are the characteristics of the energy companies that are seeking bankruptcy protection at this point in the current cycle? A: With respect to “upstream” sector companies that have sought bankruptcy protection over...more

[Event] Financial Distress in the Energy Sector: Managing Exposure and Leveraging Opportunities - July 23, Boston, MA

Locke Lord is pleased to bring this important and timely discussion to Boston. By leveraging the extensive experience our lawyers bring to the table from the energy, restructuring & insolvency and private equity sectors, we...more

Extensive Knowledge of Target’s Operations Always Essential in Energy Sector Investment

What steps should investors seeking opportunities in the energy sector take to conduct due diligence? RK: It’s imperative that anyone looking to make a significant investment in today’s energy sector has a painstaking...more

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