Articles From Craig R. Hedin

Can Oilfield Pumpers Be Independent Contractors for Purposes of Illinois Unemployment Insurance? By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2019 A recent decision from the Illinois Department of Employment Security re-affirmed its longstanding position that it is very difficult for an oilfield pumper to be deemed an independent contractor.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Proposes Amendments to Methane Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2019 On August 29, 2019, the EPA proposed certain updates for the oil and natural gas industry as a result of its review of the 2016 New Source Performance Standards.
Status of legislation affecting the oil and gas industry By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2019 Status updates on bills affecting the oil and gas industry.
Summary of pending legislation affecting the oil and gas industry By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2019 Summaries of pending legislation affecting the oil and gas industry.
IDNR considers revision of OG-10 form By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2018 A list of the proposed revisions to the OG-10 form discussed at the November Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
The oil and gas industry in Illinois By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2018 The oil industry has made a large economic impact in Illinois for over 100 years.
Rule of capture litigation update By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2018 An update on a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling, which held that the rule of capture did not apply to shale gas extraction through hydraulic fracturing.
IDNR considers rules changes By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2018 The Oil and Gas Advisory Board is working with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management, to consider possible rule changes.
Landowner grant program resurrected By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2018 The Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management has announced that it has been authorized to resurrect the Landowner Grant Program.
Pennsylvania court turns rule of capture on its head By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2018 In April, a Pennsylvania appellate court held that the rule of capture did not apply to a well that was the subject of hydraulic fracturing in Briggs vs. Southwestern Energy Production Company—a holding that casts a chill over the entire industry as a possible harbinger of things to come.
2018 legislative report By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2018 A summary of legislation affecting the mineral industry.
Revised IDNR regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2018 A summary of revisions to regulations that affect the oil and gas industry in Illinois.
Comments from the Editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2018 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
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Comments from the Editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2017 An introduction to the issue from Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the Editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2017 News and updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the Editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2017 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the Editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2017 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
Editor’s note By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2016 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
Editor’s note By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2016 News and updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2016 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
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Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2015 Updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, August 2015 News and updated compiled by Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2015 Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, April 2015 Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, January 2015 Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, October 2014 Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2014 Recent updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2014 Recent updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Comments from the editor By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, May 2014 Recent updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.

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