DISPUTE RESOLUTION
International Arbitration
Threats to Investment Protection in the EU Energy Sector
John Gaffney
Following the accession of former socialist states to the EU, almost 400 bilateral investment treaties became treaties between EU Member States. Recent cases call into question the extent of the substantive and procedural protections afforded by these intra-EU BITs. More »

Securities Litigation
Securities Litigation and the Energy Sector
Paul R. Bessette, Michael J. Biles, R. Adam Swick
Part One of this two-part article examines oil and gas reserve calculation and reporting issues, corporate safety policies, and fracking-related disclosures. More »

TRANSACTIONAL
Corporate / London
The East Mediterranean: Evolving legislation for a new energy hub
Nina Howell
Oil and gas laws of nations bounding the Levant Basin are evolving to address the challenges presented by a region now perceived as a promising new frontier for natural gas. More »

Corporate / London
Looking around the Corporate Veil
Hywel Jones
The UK Court of Appeal recently established that a parent company can be held directly culpable for an act or omission of its subsidiary should it be deemed to have assumed a duty of care on the basis of common law negligence. Although this is not technically piercing the corporate veil, the effect is certainly the same. More »

REGULATORY
Government Relations
Washington Notes
Thomas J. Spulak, Allison F. Kassir
Topics include: discussions regarding a carbon tax; continued pressure for a moratorium on the export of natural gas; and the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee programs. More »

EU Competition Law
EU General Court Slashes E.ON and GDF Antitrust Fines
Suzanne Rab
In a case involving an alleged pact to carve up natural gas markets, the EU’s second-highest court disagreed with the European Commission’s assessment of fines. More »

Oil & Gas Regulatory, Mining & Natural Resources
Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies Encouraged to Submit Nominations by August 27 for U.S. Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative Advisory Committee
Charles J. (Tim) Engel, Kenneth S. Culotta, Jeffrey H. Perry
OGM companies should ensure industry has a seat at the table to advocate their interests in the multi-stakeholder process. More »

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