LAW 5805 - Energy Law Seminar

Credit(s): 2
This seminar will explore a variety of legal issues that an oil and gas lawyer and his or her clients may face. A large portion of the semester will be devoted to environmental issues that have received substantial attention in recent years, including hydraulic fracturing, legacy litigation, the Oil Pollution Act, and the XL pipeline. The seminar also will include examination of certain traditional oil and gas issues, such as royalty disputes and unitization issues. It will be helpful, but not essential, if a student previously has taken or is concurrently taking the introductory mineral rights course.