Mineral Law

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2020 Articles

2020: Rough Times for the Coal Industry By John H. Henderson June 2020 A look at the general health of and outlook for the Illinois coal industry in 2020.
Appellate Court Applies Principles of Deed Construction to Coal Deed By John H. Henderson December 2020 The appellate court engaged in a very fact-specific analysis of the deeds at the center of Mitchell/Roberts Partnership v. Williamson Energy and determined that subsidence rights were conveyed with each parcel conveyed by each deed at issue in the case.
Fossil Fuels and the California Blackouts By Seth Whitehead September 2020 Environmental groups continue to aggressively pressure lawmakers at the state and national levels to mandate a rapid transition to 100 percent renewable electricity generation and an all-electric vehicle fleet.
IDNR Revisions to Spacing and Location of Wells By Craig R. Hedin September 2020 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management has made significant revisions as to how oil wells are spaced and located. 
Mineral Interest Tax Deed Litigation Continues By Craig R. Hedin December 2020 A summary and analysis of In re Application for a Tax Deed.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of February 21, 2020 March 2020 A summary of the February 21 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of May 29, 2020 June 2020 A summary of the May 29 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of November 27, 2020 December 2020 A summary of the November 27 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of September 5, 2020 September 2020 A summary of the September 5 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Pipeline Easement Conflicts With Mining Operations By David M. Williams March 2020 The recent appellate case, Super Mix of Wisconsin, Inc., & Jack Pease v. Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America, LLC, involves the mining of sand and gravel that conflicted with an existing gas pipeline and easement.
Principle of Equity Applied to Tax Sale of Minerals By Craig R. Hedin June 2020 In The Fayette County County Treasurer v. Dome Tax Service Co., Inc., the appellate court considered a case involving the tax sale of a mineral interest where the supervisor of assessments had previously incorrectly entered the name and address of the owner in its tax system.
Recommendations From the Oil & Gas Board By Craig R. Hedin December 2020 A summary of the matters discussed at the November Oil & Gas Board meeting.
The Rule of Capture: Pennsylvania Decision By Craig R. Hedin March 2020 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently overturned the appellate court's decision in Briggs v. Southwestern Energy Production Co.
Staying Active, Healthy, and Productive at Home By Michael B. Hyman, E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., & Erin Clifford June 2020 Suggestions to better manage working from home during COVID-19.
Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation Gala to Aid Access to Justice and Colleagues By Jennifer A. Haase September 2020 The Illinois Bar Foundation will be hosting its annual gala in a new virtual format this year.
Transfer of Minerals by Out-of-State Intestate Resident Upon Death By Matthew L. McArthy & Justin R. Johnson March 2020 A look at how a title examiner deals with the issues that arise when an out-of-state resident passes away owning minerals in Illinois.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Issues Final Policy and Technical Rules for the Oil and Gas Industry By Craig R. Hedin September 2020 On August 13, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued two final rules related to the New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas industry.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in Need By Michael G. Bergmann September 2020 Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.