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When Online Speech Collides With Louisiana Employment Law
Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, thousands of people took to social media to react.
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A Primer On CCUS Regulation In Louisiana
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects involve various legal issues. Like traditional exploration and development, CCUS projects require the operator to secure both the...Liskow - Article
CBP Issues Further Guidance With Respect To Application Of Jones Act To The Offshore Wind Market
Yesterday the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") published a new ruling on Jones Act compliance in the installation of offshore wind turbines.Liskow - Article
Louisiana's Legislative Landscape: What's New In 2024
As we hit the halfway point of 2024, Louisiana is poised for significant legislative changes impacting civil procedure and litigation, energy, government, and insurance, among other sectors.Liskow - Article
State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing In The Gulf Of Mexico
Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana.Liskow - Article
LDEQ Issues Proposed Regulations Amending The State's Voluntary Environmental Self-Audit Program
On August 20, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("LDEQ" or "the Department") published a notice in the Louisiana Register announcing proposed...Liskow - Article
NEPA Changes Slated Under President Trump's Unleashing American Energy Executive Order
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued the "Unleashing American Energy" Executive Order ("EO") with the stated purpose of ensuring an abundant supply of affordable...Liskow - Article
Fifth Circuit Holds Master Services Contract To Provide Workers For Offshore Oil & Gas Platforms Governed By Louisiana—not Maritime—Law
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a district court's partial grant of summary judgment holding a Master Services Contract ("MSC") was governed by Louisiana...Liskow - Article
USCG Issues First Guidance On Safer Seas Act Camera Requirements
On November 13, 2023, the U.S. Coast Guard published Policy Letter 23-05 which provides the first actual guidance for vessel owners and operators on the expectations for the surveillance...Liskow - Article
NEPA Reform Under The One Big Beautiful Bill Act And Revised Agency Procedures
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" ("the OBBBA"), which modifies the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA")...Liskow - Article
Commonwealth LNG Update: LDCE Re-Issues LNG Permit With Revised Basis Of Decision
On November 18, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy (LDCE) re-issued a Coastal Use Permit (CUP) with a revised Basis of Decision that incorporates environmental justice (EJ) and climate change...Liskow - Article
EJ Evolution: Court Enjoins EPA From Imposing Disparate Impact Requirements Via Title VI In Louisiana Permitting
Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance.Liskow - Article
Environmental Groups File Suit Challenging Validity Of Louisiana's Community Air Monitoring Reliability Act
On May 22, 2025, several environmental groups, RISE St. James, Micah Six Eight Mission, The Descendants Project, The Concerned Citizens of St. John Inc.,Liskow - Article
EPA Rescinds "Reactivation Policy," Furthering NSR Program Overhaul
On September 18, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a nationwide recission of its "Reactivation Policy," which it had historically applied...Liskow - Article
Liskow Secures Significant Tax Savings In Louisiana For Kellogg Brown & Root, LLC
Liskow attorneys Caroline Lafourcade and Cheryl Kornick secured a major win for Kellogg Brown & Root, LLC (KBR) at the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) earlier this year...Liskow - Article
Louisiana State Mineral Board To Consider Retaining Third Party Counsel To Pursue Underpayment Of Royalty Claims Associated With Natural Gas Production On State Lands And Waterbottoms
The Louisiana State Mineral & Energy Board ("Mineral Board") is the body tasked with overseeing the mineral resources owned by the State of Louisiana.Liskow - Article
Louisiana Governor Introduces Strategic Economic Development Initiatives
On September 16, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced several state initiatives designed to give Louisiana businesses opportunities to participate...Liskow - Article
Lithium Extraction May Soon Turn Produced Water Into Produced Profits
As a key component of most batteries, lithium is ubiquitous in our daily lives. From the moment your alarm on your cell phone goes off in the morning, to using your battery-powered toothbrush...Liskow - Article
Louisiana Third Circuit Affirms That LDNR Can Only Recover Emergency Response Costs Under La. R.S. 30:93(A)(4) From The Operator Of Record And Its Working Interest Owners
In Litel Explorations, LLC v. Aegis Development Co., LLC, 21-0741 (La. App. 3 Cir. 4/6/22), –So. 3d–, the Louisiana Third Circuit denied the LDNR's claims for recovery of over 6.3 million dollars in emergency costs from prior operators of an orphaned well.Liskow - Article
IRS Issues Safe Harbor Allowing Investment Trusts To Stake Digital Assets Without Losing Favorable Tax Status
The Internal Revenue Service issued new guidance providing a safe harbor for certain investment trusts and grantor trusts that engage in staking of digital assets.Liskow
