USEPA Methane RegulationsBy Craig R. HedinEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules expanding methane emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas industry.
Corporate Transparency Act 2021By Matthew L. McArthyMineral Law, March 2024Effective January 1, all non-exempt entities are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board: 2023 Oil ProductionBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2024The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board monitors oil production in the state of Illinois. The IPRB has recently issued a report for the 2023 production on a monthly and daily basis and the barrels produced by each county. The following sets forth the data with respect to production.
Mineral Tenancy in Common LitigationBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2024The appellate court recently held that 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 to seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
USEPA Methane RegulationsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules expanding methane emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas industry.
2024 Oil and Gas Assessment ScheduleBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2023The supervisors of assessment for oil and gas producing counties have met to ratify the 2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule.
Fifth District Appellate Court Issues Decision on Mineral Tenancy in Common QuestionBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2023In 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.
The Oil and Gas Advisory BoardBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2023A summary of the discussion at the November 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to WetlandsBy Craig R. HedinCorporate Law Departments, November 2023On 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.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to WetlandsBy Craig R. HedinEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2023On 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.
A Primer on Mineral Interests in Illinois Real EstateBy Joe KusmierczakTrusts and Estates, August 2023Owners and practitioners should take great care when drafting instruments purporting to convey or reserve an interest in minerals.
Special Warranty DeedsBy Craig R. HedinTrusts and Estates, July 2023In many instances mineral deeds are executed with limiting language with respect to the warranty of the interest conveyed. These deeds are commonly referred to as special warranty deeds.
Illinois Oil and Gas BoardBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2023A summary of the discussion and actions taken at the May 4, 2023, Illinois Oil and Gas Board meeting.
U. S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to WetlandsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2023On 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.
Fifth District Appellate Court to Consider Mineral Tenancy in Common IssueBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2023The 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.
USEPA Proposes Further Rules to Limit Methane EmissionsBy Craig R. HedinEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued proposed supplemental rules to update, strengthen, and expand its November 2021 proposals with respect to methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry.
2023 Oil and Gas Assessment ScheduleBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2022In November, the 2023 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule was approved.
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Riparian Rights Along Non-Navigable StreamsBy John H. HendersonMineral Law, December 2022On June 16, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in Holm v. Kodat to determine whether Illinois law granted a riparian owner on a non-navigable river or stream the right to use that waterway to cross the property of another riparian owner without that owner’s permission.