Articles on Mineral Law

Corporate Transparency Act 2021 By Matthew L. McArthy Mineral Law, March 2024 Effective January 1, all non-exempt entities are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Oil and Gas Resource Management Issues By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 Updates about the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Oil and Gas Resource Management.
The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board: 2023 Oil Production By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The Illinois Petroleum Resources Board monitors oil production in the state of Illinois.  The IPRB has recently issued a report for the 2023 production on a monthly and daily basis and the barrels produced by each county. The following sets forth the data with respect to production.
Mineral Tenancy in Common Litigation By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The appellate court recently held that a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action to seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of February 2024 Mineral Law, March 2024 A summary of the February Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Update on Spacing Law Changes for Existing Production Wells By Matthew L. McArthy Mineral Law, March 2024 A summary of proposed amendments to the spacing laws for existing production wells.
USEPA Methane Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2024 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized new rules expanding methane emissions regulations for the oil and natural gas industry. 
2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 The supervisors of assessment for oil and gas producing counties have met to ratify the 2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule.
Fifth District Appellate Court Issues Decision on Mineral Tenancy in Common Question By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 In September 2023, the appellate court held that under Illinois law, a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action and seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of December 2023 Mineral Law, December 2023 A summary of the December Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
The Oil and Gas Advisory Board By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 A summary of the discussion at the November 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Corporate Law Departments, November 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Biden Administration Reacts to Sackett Decision on the Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2023 USEPA issued a new “Waters of the United States” rule conforming the federal water regulation with the Sackett v. EPA decision.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of September 2023 Mineral Law, September 2023 A summary of the September Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Oil and Gas Advisory Board and Status of Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2023 A summary of the August 2023 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
A Primer on Mineral Interests in Illinois Real Estate By Joe Kusmierczak Trusts and Estates, August 2023 Owners and practitioners should take great care when drafting instruments purporting to convey or reserve an interest in minerals.
Special Warranty Deeds By Craig R. Hedin Trusts and Estates, July 2023 In many instances mineral deeds are executed with limiting language with respect to the warranty of the interest conveyed. These deeds are commonly referred to as special warranty deeds.
Illinois Oil and Gas Board By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 A summary of the discussion and actions taken at the May 4, 2023, Illinois Oil and Gas Board meeting.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of June 2, 2023 Mineral Law, June 2023 A summary of the June 2 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Status of Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 A status update on proposed legislation that affect mineral interests.
U. S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to Wetlands By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2023 On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Fifth District Appellate Court to Consider Mineral Tenancy in Common Issue By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2023 The appellate court recently considered whether or not Illinois law provides that a tenant in common owning at least half of the mineral interest in land possesses an unfettered right to drill for oil and gas without the permission of the co-tenant.
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Riparian Rights Along Non-Navigable Streams: A (Possible) Legislative Response By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, March 2023 The legislature should redefine navigability to be more inclusive because that would promote the state’s interest in recreational uses of waterways for all Illinois residents.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of March 3, 2023 Mineral Law, March 2023 A summary of the March 3 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Proposed Legislation Affecting Minerals By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2023 Summaries of bills that affect mineral interests.
USEPA Proposes Further Rules to Limit Methane Emissions By Craig R. Hedin Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued proposed supplemental rules to update, strengthen, and expand its November 2021 proposals with respect to methane emissions from new and existing sources in the oil and gas industry.
2023 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2022 In November, the 2023 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule was approved.
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Riparian Rights Along Non-Navigable Streams By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, December 2022 On June 16, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in Holm v. Kodat to determine whether Illinois law granted a riparian owner on a non-navigable river or stream the right to use that waterway to cross the property of another riparian owner without that owner’s permission.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of December 2, 2022 Mineral Law, December 2022 A summary of the December 2 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.

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