Mineral Law

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2023 Articles

2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin December 2023 The supervisors of assessment for oil and gas producing counties have met to ratify the 2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule.
Biden Administration Reacts to Sackett Decision on the Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin September 2023 USEPA issued a new “Waters of the United States” rule conforming the federal water regulation with the Sackett v. EPA decision.
Fifth District Appellate Court Issues Decision on Mineral Tenancy in Common Question By Craig R. Hedin December 2023 In September 2023, the appellate court held that under Illinois law, a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action and seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
Fifth District Appellate Court to Consider Mineral Tenancy in Common Issue By Craig R. Hedin March 2023 The appellate court recently considered whether or not Illinois law provides that a tenant in common owning at least half of the mineral interest in land possesses an unfettered right to drill for oil and gas without the permission of the co-tenant.
Illinois Oil and Gas Board By Craig R. Hedin June 2023 A summary of the discussion and actions taken at the May 4, 2023, Illinois Oil and Gas Board meeting.
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Riparian Rights Along Non-Navigable Streams: A (Possible) Legislative Response By John H. Henderson March 2023 The legislature should redefine navigability to be more inclusive because that would promote the state’s interest in recreational uses of waterways for all Illinois residents.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of December 2023 December 2023 A summary of the December Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of June 2, 2023 June 2023 A summary of the June 2 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of March 3, 2023 March 2023 A summary of the March 3 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of September 2023 September 2023 A summary of the September Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
The Oil and Gas Advisory Board By Craig R. Hedin December 2023 A summary of the discussion at the November 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
Oil and Gas Advisory Board and Status of Regulations By Craig R. Hedin September 2023 A summary of the August 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
Proposed Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin March 2023 Summaries of bills that affect mineral interests.
Skip-the-Line Program – Eliminating the ‘Time Tax’ to Serve You Better By Alexi Giannoulias September 2023 The Secretary of State's “Skip-the-Line Program” is an important step to improve the customer experience using a multi-pronged approach designed to eliminate the unpredictability of wait times at Driver and Motor Vehicle facilities that Illinoisans have experienced for far too long.
Status of Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin June 2023 A status update on proposed legislation that affect mineral interests.
U. S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin June 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled People By Patti Chang March 2023 Updates on the ISBA's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives with respect to disability and disabled people.