Pipeline Easement Conflicts With Mining OperationsBy David M. WilliamsMineral Law, March 2020The recent appellate case, Super Mix of Wisconsin, Inc., & Jack Pease v. Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, LLC, involves the mining of sand and gravel that conflicted with an existing gas pipeline and easement.
The Rule of Capture: Pennsylvania DecisionBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2020The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently overturned the appellate court's decision in Briggs v. Southwestern Energy Production Co.
Transfer of Minerals by Out-of-State Intestate Resident Upon DeathBy Matthew L. McArthy & Justin R. JohnsonMineral Law, March 2020A look at how a title examiner deals with the issues that arise when an out-of-state resident passes away owning minerals in Illinois.
USEPA Considers Emission Standards for MethaneBy Craig R. HedinEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2020The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's one-size-fits-all approach with respect to all oil and natural gas operators in the United States has a disproportional impact on conventional operations such as those in Illinois where the norm is low production wells and small business operators.
Oil & Gas Regulatory RevisionsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2019A summary of recent revisions to the Regulations of the Oil and Gas Act.
Stratigraphy Issues in the Permitting ProcessBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2019The Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management recently decided to require that applications and reporting forms refer to stratigraphic formations in the manner as identified and stated in Illinois State Geological Survey Bulletin 95 published in 1975.
USEPA Considers Emission Standards for MethaneBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2019The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's one-size-fits-all approach with respect to all oil and natural gas operators in the United States has a disproportional impact on conventional operations such as those in Illinois where the norm is low production wells and small business operators.
The Unknown or Contrary Mineral OwnerBy Matthew L. McArthyMineral Law, September 2019A discussion of legal remedies available for oil and gas operators facing common legal problems.
Mineral Law CommunityBy John W. BrookeMineral Law, June 2019An introduction to the Mineral Law Community from John W. Brooke, the new community manager.
A primer on mineral interests in Illinois real estateBy Joe KusmierczakMineral Law, June 2019Owners and practitioners should take great care when drafting instruments purporting to convey or reserve an interest in minerals.
Descriptions in tax deedsBy John C. Robison, Jr.Mineral Law, December 2018It is common practice for taxing authorities to separately assess and tax lessors’ royalties.
IDNR considers revision of OG-10 formBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2018A 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 IllinoisBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2018The oil industry has made a large economic impact in Illinois for over 100 years.
Rule of capture litigation updateBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2018An 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 changesBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, September 2018The 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.
