Landowner grant program resurrectedBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, September 2018The 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 headBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, September 2018In 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.
What the new regulatory atmosphere in Washington could mean for the Illinois coal industryBy John H. HendersonMineral Law, September 2018The regulatory developments coming from the Trump administration—particularly those from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy—are once again likely to have a greater effect on the power sector and all sources of energy than any other recent developments.
Coal industry finding help in Washington, but how much will the industry benefit?By John H. HendersonMineral Law, June 2018Recently, there have been seemingly positive announcements from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency that have come as a result of the new administration under President Trump. But will these announcements really give the ailing industry a much-needed boost?
Illinois coal production increasesBy John E. RhineMineral Law, June 2018In 2017, Illinois produced 46.5 million tons of coal—a 6.7 percent increase over the prior year.
Revised IDNR regulationsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2018A summary of revisions to regulations that affect the oil and gas industry in Illinois.
Clear and unambiguous: “All” means allBy Kris TuttleMineral Law, March 2018In Ramsey Herndon LLC v. Whiteside, both the supreme court opinion and the appellate court opinions discuss many issues that frequently arise in the mineral law practice with citations to treatises and case law.
Comments from the EditorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2018News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
The Illinois coal industry: Where it’s been, where it is, and where it’s (maybe) goingBy John H. HendersonMineral Law, December 2017For the next 30 years or so, the Illinois Basin is expected to maintain its current level of production and become a bigger fish in a shrinking pond. With the recoverable tons it has, the coal industry in Illinois should be a prominent national factor for years to come.
Oil and gas mortgagees bewareBy David M. WilliamsMineral Law, December 2017An interesting case--Gloria’s Ranch v. Tauren et al-- covering oil and gas leasing, exploration, production, conveyancing and financing was recently decided in the appellate court of Louisiana.
Proposed amendment to the Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Tax ActBy David M. ForemanMineral Law, December 2017This article addresses the Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Tax Act, 35 ILCS 450/2-1 et seq. (Tax Act) and the Illinois Department of Revenue’s proposed regulations implementing it.
Comments from the EditorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, September 2017News and updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
To record or not to record, that is the questionBy John C. Robison, Jr.Mineral Law, June 2017Author John C. Robison Jr. recently submitted mineraldeeds, both lackingacknowledgments, to recordersintwoseparatecounties.Bothrecordersrejectedthedeedsforrecordingbecausetheylackedanacknowledgment.
Acquisition of mineral interests by tax deedBy John C. Robison, Jr.Mineral Law, December 2016For the purpose of determining whether a mineral interest is conveyed by such a deed, the focus of this article is the character of the interest conveyed by a tax deed that purports to convey a royalty interest.
Oil and gas law for the non-oil and gas lawyerBy John C. RobisonMineral Law, September 2016An overview for the practitioner who only occasionally encounters real estate with oil and gas issues.
Comments from the editorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2016News and updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Department to consider injection well issuesMineral Law, March 2016Class II wells are used to inject fluids associated with oil and natural gas production. These fluids are primarily salt water that is brought to the surface while producing oil and gas.
Partition of mineralsBy John C. Robison, Jr.Mineral Law, December 2015A look at the case and legislative history of partition in Illinois.
Comments from the editorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, August 2015News and updated compiled by Editor Craig Hedin.
Comments from the editorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, April 2015Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Executive leasing rights—Duties owed and unresolved issuesBy Matthew L. McArthyMineral Law, April 2015Executive rights are generally the power to execute leases on behalf of the mineral owner. The rights are created by both grant and reservation. Author Matthew McArthy discusses the existing law in Illinois and unresolved issues.
