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Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Major Post-Production Cost Opinion

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In Self v. BPX Operating, a case with significant implications for Louisiana operators and royalty owners, the Supreme Court of Louisiana ruled that the doctrine of negotiorum gestio in La. Civil Code art. 2292 does not allow...more

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U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies Scope of Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act (LOAIA)

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Enacted in 1981, the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act (LOAIA) renders “void and unenforceable” certain contractual defense and indemnification provisions in “agreement[s] pertaining to a well for oil, gas, or water, or...more

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Louisiana Environmental Citizen Suit Survives Exceptions

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The Kingfish would be proud of the Louisiana Supreme Court in Louisiana Ex Rel Tureau v. BEPCO, L.P. et al. The issues were the prescriptive period applicable to a citizen suit for injunctive relief under R.S. 30:16 and...more

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A New Legacy for Legacy Litigation: Louisiana Supreme Court Limits Recovery in Act 312 Remediation Suits

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On June 1, 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in the legacy litigation arena, settling once and for all the issue of what damages are available to landowners in oil and gas remediation lawsuits...more

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Gloria’s Ranch LASC Opinion

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In August 2017, we wrote about an opinion from the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Circuit in the matter of Gloria’s Ranch, L.L.C. v. Tauren Exploration, Inc. The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued a highly anticipated...more

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Louisiana Lender Not Liable for Lease Violations

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The Louisiana Supreme Court’s reversal of lower courts in Gloria’s Ranch, L.L.C. v. Tauren Expl., Inc. eliminates a major source of anguish for Louisiana energy lenders and their borrowers. You might recall our report on the...more

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Arbitration in Louisiana – Another Budding Romance?

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Are Louisiana courts as enamored with arbitration as their Texas counterparts? Looks like it. East of the Sabine, submitting your dispute to arbitration means you are pretty much saying adieu, farewell and bye-bye to...more

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