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Ninth Circuit Says Political Question, Act of State Doctrines Bar Gasoline Consumers’ Price-Fixing Claims

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On September 16, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a United States District Court’s dismissal of a proposed class action by gasoline consumers against several energy companies in D’Augusta v. American Petroleum...more

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Flying Under the Federal Radar: Deals Under the HSR Filing Threshold Provide Scrutiny-Free Opportunities for Operators

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Oil and Gas Mergers and Acquistions: A $100 Billion Shift - As happens periodically, consolidation mania has once again seized the oilpatch.  There have been multiple oil and gas acquisitions totaling over $100 billion by...more

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FTC Acts to Remedy Interlocking Director and Information Exchange Concerns in Oil & Gas Transaction

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On August 16, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission took action to resolve its antitrust concerns associated with a proposed transaction between EQT Corporation (EQT) and private equity firm QEP Partners, LP (Quantum) pursuant...more

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FTC Requires Divestiture of Assets in Industrial Gas Suppliers’ $80 Billion Merger

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On October 22, 2018, the FTC announced it had reached a settlement with industrial gas suppliers Praxair, Inc. and Linde AG (the “Parties”) arising out of their proposed merger. According to the FTC’s Complaint, issued by 4-1...more

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Future Impacts of Valero’s Decision to Abandon Martinez Terminal

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Valero Petroleum company announced on Sept. 18, 2017 that it would abandon its plans to acquire the Plains All American Pipeline terminal facilities in Martinez and Richmond, California. These facilities appear to be the last...more

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It’s a Sign of the Times: Challenges to Big Oil Transactions Will Likely Continue in California

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Valero Energy Corporation will likely face an uphill battle ahead in California over its plans to purchase storage terminals in Martinez and Richmond, California from Plains All American Pipeline. The California Attorney...more

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