Hardrock Mining Will Require Hard Cash

8 years ago

On January 11, 2017, EPA published a proposed new rule that would require hardrock mining facilities to post security or…

Amended BLM Right Of Way Regulations

8 years ago

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published amended rules governing rights of way granted under Title V of the Federal…

Weighing the Scales: Master Leasing Plan Aims to Balance Oil, Natural Gas and Mining with Conservation of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks

8 years ago

Internationally known for rugged landscapes and stunning views, the treasured Arches and Canyonlands National Parks now have a plan, that…

Wyoming Supreme Court Justices Disagree: An Unusual Circumstance

8 years ago

Wyoming’s Supreme Court Justices seem to agree most of the time.  In fact, in 2016 more than 95% of the…

Employer Alert Update: Nationwide Injunction Delays Implementation of New Overtime Rule for White Collar Employees.

8 years ago

Yesterday, a federal judge in Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring implementation of the new overtime rule that raises…

With $646 Billion In Annual Spending, The Outdoor Recreation Industry Has Caught The Eye Of The Hill

8 years ago

Private groups estimate that the outdoor recreation industry generates $646 billion in consumer spending each year and supports 6.1 million…

The Uncertain Future of the Clean Power Plan under the Trump Administration

8 years ago

Since the Obama Administration announced its implementation in August of 2015, the Clean Power Plan (“CPP”) has managed to survive…

CAUTION: New Federal Oil And Gas Royalty Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2017

8 years ago

The U.S. Department of Interior recently announced new regulations (effective January 1, 2017) governing how federal royalties on oil and…

Wyoming Tangles With BLM Over Wild Horses

8 years ago

What is the “law of the land” and how should it be enforced? These questions drive the interplay between state…

Don’t Risk Litigation Over the Arbitration Clause in Your Oil and Gas Lease

8 years ago

The arbitration clause in an oil and gas lease is likely not the most hotly negotiated term or even one…