Energy Law Papers

Volume 45, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: John Lowman, Susan Boughs, Jo’Anne Strekaf, Beth Riley Compliance with the Competition Act is important to the oil and gas industry. The authors provide an overview of select issues under the Act and practical guidance on how to manage… [Read More…] about A Practical Guide to Competition Act Compliance in the Oil and Gas Industry

Volume 45, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Jonathan Horlick, Joe Cyr, Scott Reynolds, Andrew Behrman Under the United States Alien Tort Statute, which permits non-U.S. citizens to bring lawsuits in U.S. courts for human rights violations that are violations of the law… [Read More…] about American and Canadian Civil Actions Alleging Human Rights Violations Abroad by Oil and Gas Companies

Volume 45, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Charles Bois, Sarah Hansen This article examines the regulatory and legal issues surrrounding coalbed methane development in British Columbia. It discusses how regulators are responding to the challenges posed by the proliferation of coalbed… [Read More…] about Regulatory and Legal Issues Respecting Coalbed Methane Development in British Columbia

Volume 45, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Nigel Bankes, Jenette Poschwatta, E. Mitchell Shier Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are gaining currency as a means of disposing of greenhouse gases and helping states meet their international obligations under such instruments… [Read More…] about The Legal Framework for Carbon Capture and Storage in Alberta

Volume 45, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Author: Alexander J. Black This article examines the history and purpose of the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act, which enables the devolution of the management and regulation of oil and gas exploration… [Read More…] about Devolution of Oil and Gas Jurisdiction To First Nations In Canada

Volume 44, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: David J. Stanford, Sean S. Smyth This article is intended to provide a brief review of recent Canadian judicial decisions of interest to oil and gas lawyers. The authors have surveyed Canadian case law in… [Read More…] about Recent Judicial Developments of Interest to Oil and Gas Lawyers

Volume 44, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Paul Jeffrey, Gloria Chao Surveyed herein are the recent regulatory and legislative developments of significance to the oil and gas industry. This article canvasses decisions of the courts, bulletins from national and provincial regulatory bodies, and legislative initiatives… [Read More…] about Recent Regulatory and Legislative Developments of Interest to Oil and Gas Lawyers

Volume 44, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Heather L. Treacy, Tara L. Campbell, Jamie D. Dickson The Supreme Court of Canada has clarified that the duly to consult with Aboriginal groups and. where indicated, to accommodate their interests lies with the… [Read More…] about The Current State of the Law in Canada on Crown Obligations to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal Interests in Resource Development

Volume 43, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Arnold H. Olyan, John K. Taylor With conventional reserves on the decline and large scale energy projects enticing a broader array of energy producers and transporters to consider participation, it is inevitable that energy… [Read More…] about The EPC Contract and the Energy Lawyer

Volume 44, No 3 ISBN: 1925-8356   |   Courtesy of Canadian Energy Law Edition   |    View Original Authors: Chris Simard, Andrew Lamb The issues surrounding ownership of pipeline and stored gas have been largely ignored in Canada, with the result that many in the industry may be surprised to learn that their… [Read More…] about An Introduction to Various Issues Surrounding the Ownership of Storage/Pipeline Gas