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Articles on Mineral Law

The surface transportation rides to the rescue By David M. Williams Mineral Law, June 2008 Oil producers in the Illinois Basin oftentimes do not have ready access to a pipeline to transport their produced crude oil.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend advances By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2008 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
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.
Oil and gas law for the non-oil and gas lawyer By John C. Robison, Jr. Mineral Law, December 2007  In this article an overview of oil and gas law is presented for the practitioner who only occasionally encounters real estate with oil and gas issues.
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.
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.
The MINER Act: An opportunity for a new era By Thomas Flannigan Mineral Law, June 2007 The Federal MINER Act has serious implications for Illinois mining companies operating covered mines in southern Illinois or gravel and other open-pit mines in the north.
Regulatory Directory—Illinois Division of Oil and Gas Mineral Law, June 2007 We thought it might be helpful to publish a directory of regulatory officials overseeing the oil and gas industry in Illinois.
Illinois ethical release reporting dilemmas for environmental attorneys, engineers and geologists By Raymond T. Reott & Becky J. Schanz Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2007 This article will examine the confidentiality duties of Illinois attorneys and other environmental professionals with regards to the release reporting obligations.
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.
Leasing and producing coalbed methane gas in Illinois after Continental Resources of Illinois, Inc. v. Illinois Methane, LLC By John C. Robison, Jr. Mineral Law, February 2007 The long-awaited decision on coalbed methane gas was rendered by the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, on April 10, 2006, in Continental Resources of Illinois, Inc. v. Illinois Methane, LLC.
Another look at the coalbed methane case Mineral Law, December 2006 In recent newsletters, we have covered the landmark decision in Illinois regarding methane gas, Continental Resources of Illinois, Inc. v. Illinois Methane, LLC, 847 N.E. 2nd 897 (Ill. App. 2006), April 10, 2006. We even printed a copy of the decision.
From the Liaison Report to the Real Estate Section Council Mineral Law, December 2006 The Council last met in Mt. Vernon on September 22, 2006. There was discussion of topics for the Newsletter.
Questionnaire Mineral Law, December 2006  
Oil and gas investments in Algeria—A legal and tax primer from an Algerian perspective By Michael L. Coleman & Celine van Zeebroeck International and Immigration Law, November 2006 U.S. oil and gas companies have significantly contributed to the increase of foreign direct investment in Algeria in recent years.
The IDNR to propose revised regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, October 2006 Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, Division of Oil and Gas (“IDNR”) has consulted with the Oil and Gas Advisory Board concerning the revision of existing regulations as to leaking unpermitted wells and prev iously plugged wells.
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.
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.
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?”
The covenant to reasonably develop implied in an Illinois oil and gas lease By John C. Robison, Jr. Mineral Law, December 2005 When an oil and gas lease has been extended into its secondary term, there are at least two events that may cause the lease to terminate.
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.
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.
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.
Issues to consider in restarting old wells By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2005 With the increase in the price of oil, operators are taking a second look at wells that were idled during previous economic downturns.

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