Paris Agreement Exit: Who Holds the Real Power?

7 years ago

President Trump announced on June 1 that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. The announcement follows months…

Monument Making, the Antiquities Act of 1906 and the Extent of Presidential Power

7 years ago

On April 26, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”), “Review of Designations under the Antiquities Act,” to address…

Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Disagree: Were Tax Assessments of Minerals Constitutional?

7 years ago

As noted in a prior blog post, Wyoming’s Supreme Court Justices agree most of the time. In fact, in 2016…

Colorado Legislature Considers Limitations On “Force Pooling”

7 years ago

Rep. Mike Foote (D-Lafayette) and Rep. Dave Young (D-Greeley) introduced House Bill HB17-1336, legislation which would prevent a lessee representing…

COGCC: A Balancing Act or “Subject To” Protection of Health, Safety, and Environment – A Surprising Decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals

7 years ago

A recent decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals (“Court”) could mean a new focus for the Colorado Oil and…

Earthquakes: State Regulation of O&G Injection Wells Is OK Oklahoma Judge Dismisses Federal Lawsuit on Jurisdictional Grounds

7 years ago

On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, Judge Stephen P. Friot, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, dismissed…

What’s Up With Chevron and Does It Matter?

8 years ago

If you have paid any attention to the U.S. Senate confirmation process for Colorado’s Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S.…

Wyoming Wolves De-Listed Under the Endangered Species Act

8 years ago

On March 3, 2017, the D.C. Circuit reinstated the rule promulgated by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”)…

Employer Alert: Colorado Supreme Court Narrows Employer Liability in Negligence Cases

8 years ago

The Colorado Supreme Court recently issued a decision that significantly reduces an employer’s liability in cases where both the employer…

Update to February 11, 2016 Blog Post/Weed and Water – Can Water Be Used for Marijuana Cultivation in Colorado

8 years ago

Last Year, WSMT blogged about whether water could be lawfully appropriated for Marijuana cultivation.  2/11/16 blog post.  We provided three…