Mineral Law

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2008 Articles

Case Note: McHenry County Defenders Inc., et al, v. City of Harvard, et al, No. 2-07-0386, Filed July 2, 2008, Illinois Appellate Court, Second District By James K. Weston, Sr. September 2008 Council members David M. Williams and Craig R. Hedin have referred us to the above case and suggested that it be brought to the attention of Section members. Mr. Williams also provided some comments that follow this brief case note.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. December 2008 Our main article this edition is a compilation of recent legislation that may be of interest to members of the Section.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. September 2008 Our main article this edition revolves around an opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, in the case of McHenry county Defenders, Inc., et. al., v. The City of Harvard, et. al., No. 2-07-0386 Filed July 2, 2008.
From the editor By James K. Weston June 2008 As always, it seems, we continue to need articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. March 2008 A message from Editor James K. Weston, Sr.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend advances By James K. Weston, Sr. December 2008 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects a flattening of production activity.
Illinois drilling permits—The upward trend advances By James K. Weston, Sr. September 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 advances By James K. Weston, Sr. June 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 advances By James K. Weston, Sr. March 2008 An analysis of drilling permit applications in the last few years reflects continued modest increases in production activity.
Landmen and the unauthorized practice of law: The West Virginia perspective and some thoughts as to the subject in Illinois By James K. Weston, Sr. March 2008 We have been provided a copy of Advisory Opinion 2007-01 issued by the West Virginia State Bar.
Legislative report By James K. Weston, Sr. December 2008 The second year of the 95th General Assembly was again one of the most active periods in legislative history.
The surface transportation rides to the rescue By David M. Williams June 2008 Oil producers in the Illinois Basin oftentimes do not have ready access to a pipeline to transport their produced crude oil.