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Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2007 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, October 2007 We continue to solicit articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, October 2007 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
Legislative report By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, October 2007 First we will review those new Acts that pertain directly to Mineral Law.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2007 We continue to solicit articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
H.B. 4050 back in the spotlight By James K. Weston, Sr. Real Estate Law, June 2007 The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”), as the overseer of the Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program Act better known as “HB 4050,” has published a new Rule for the reimplementation of that law.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2007 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
Legislative update By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2007 Two bills were filed in the Spring Session of the 95th General Assembly that have particular bearing on the mineral industry in Illinois.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, February 2007 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2006 It hardly seems possible, but as we approach the ISBA Mid-Year Meeting, we are half way through the present bar year.
Update from the 94th General Assembly By James K. Weston Real Estate Law, November 2006 The General Assembly concluded the Spring 2006 Session in May, over a month after the initially announced end of session, April 7.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, October 2006 The section council has once again transitioned to a new bar year. Craig Hedin of Mt. Vernon is our Chair, succeeding Mark Stanley.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, October 2006 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
Update from the 94th General Assembly for the ISBA Mineral Law Section By James K. Weston Mineral Law, October 2006 The General Assembly concluded the Spring 2006 Session in May, over a month after the initially announced end of session, April 7.
Coalbed methane ownership determined: Continental Resources of Illinois, Inc., v. Illinois Methane, LLC et al. By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, May 2006 The Illinois Appellate Court has ruled that coalbed methane gas belongs to the coal estate in Illinois, affirming Judge George Timberlake’s decision from the Second Circuit.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, May 2006 As we approach the end of this bar year 2005-2006, a very important decision has been handed down by the Fifth District Appellate Court. Some may label it a “landmark” case.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend continues By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, May 2006 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2006 The Mineral Section participated in the Real Estate Section Council’s CLE program in Bloomington last October.
Illinois drilling permits—Do high prices translate to increased activity? By James K. Weston Mineral Law, March 2006 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
Mineral law in Illinois By James K. Weston Mineral Law, March 2006 What is a mineral? Everyone would acknowledge that gold and silver, copper and lead are minerals. Perhaps a better question is, “What minerals are located in Illinois?”
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2005 The Mineral Section participated in the Real Estate Section Council’s CLE program at Bloomington on October 25.
Illinois drilling permits—Do high prices translate to increased activity? By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2005 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last year and a quarter is now beginning to reflect a modest increase in production activity.
Legislative update By James K. Weston, Sr. Real Estate Law, November 2005 The General Assembly adjourned its Spring Session at the last minute of May, only a few days after its original scheduled end.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2005 Jim VanWinkle, immediate past Section Chair, is to be commended for the accomplishments during his term. Mark Stanley takes over as Chair for 2005-2006 and we look for a continuation of activity and progress.
Illinois drilling permits-Do high prices translate to increased activity? By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2005 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last year and a quarter is now beginning to reflect a modest increase in production activity.
Legislative update By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2005 The General Assembly adjourned its Spring Session at the last minute of May, only a few days after its originally scheduled end. Once again, the major issue was balancing the budget.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2005 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member Craig Hedin of Mt. Vernon.
Illinois drilling permits-Do high prices translate to increased activity? By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2005 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last year and a quarter is now beginning to reflect a modest increase in production activity.
Legislative update By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2005 The 94thGeneral Assembly is approaching the end of the 2005 Spring Session. The main focus continues to be creation of revenue and balancing the budget.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2005 This edition includes a second article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.

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