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District Court Dismisses Challenge to West Virginia Unitization Act

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On March 20, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia dismissed Sonda v. West Virginia Oil and Gas Conservation Commission for lack of standing. The lawsuit was brought by mineral interest owners...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

“Federalism is Fundamental to Canada’s Existence”: Impact Assessment Act is Unconstitutional According to the Alberta Court of...

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On May 10, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal released its decision on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act and Physical Activities Regulations (collectively, the "IAA"). The IAA was enacted with the purpose of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

A Look at 2019 Court Decisions That May Shape Restructuring Issues in the Year Ahead

A series of decisions over the past year — on issues such as make-whole premiums, intercreditor agreements, backstops for rights offerings and nonconsensual third-party releases — will likely have a significant impact in 2020...more

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Portland's Fossil Fuel Terminal Ban Upheld by Court of Appeals

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On January 4, 2018, the Oregon Court of Appeals issued its decision[1] in the case brought by Petitioners Columbia Riverkeeper, Portland Audubon Society, and Center for Sustainable Economy, among others, to attempt to uphold...more

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