October, 2014

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Alaska’s Atmospheric Public Trust: A Right Without a Remedy?

Vermont Law

Summary: A glimmer of (false) hope for public trust plaintiffs. The Alaska Supreme Court suggested Alaskans might have a right to atmosphere, but declined to provide a remedy. Adam Murray, of the U.W. Arctic Law & Policy Institute, explains why. _. By Adam Patrick Murray. Atmospheric public trust plaintiffs are running out of options. The public trust doctrine usually includes state obligations to manage submerged lands and navigable waters for a public purpose. [1].

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Liskow & Lewis Attorney to Participate in TexFed Oil & Gas Conference

The Energy Law Blog

In early November, the Texas Federal Tax Institute will host the TexFed: Oil & Gas Tax Conference in New York City. This is the first time a conference of this nature will be held in the Big Apple, and I am honored to participate as a member of a panel that will explore farmout transactions, joint operating agreements and the use of tax partnerships to optimize the after-tax economics of these transactions.

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Sustainable Development through Model Forests on the Island of Enchantment

Vermont Law

Summary: Though the U.S. Constitution does not have an explicit right to a safe environment, many commonwealths, including Puerto Rico, do. For decades natural resources on the Island of Enchantment have been threatened. As a result, legislation has been enacted in order to protect the environment for future generations. The proposed Puerto Rican Model Forest Act attempts to mediate the conflict between humans and nature. _.

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Sierra Club Asks Court to Ban Use of Legacy DOT-111 Tank Cars

The Energy Law Blog

As if crude producers and midstream transportation companies don’t already have enough problems trying to get crude oil from production fields to refineries thanks to inadequate pipeline infrastructure, tank car supply, rail safety concerns, and new regulations, they now also have to address a new, potentially market-busting lawsuit. In September, the Sierra Club, one of the largest environmental organizations in the United States, filed a lawsuit seeking an immediate ban on the transportation o

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.