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Navigating Legal Issues around the Marcellus Shale: An Immediate Look at the Benefits and Consequences of Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling (Aspatore Special Report)
Navigating Legal Issues around the Marcellus Shale An Immediate Look at the Benefits and Consequences of Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling - Aspatore Special Report Author:Multiple Authors The Marcellus Shale rock formation, extending from eastern Kentucky through West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York, is one of the largest and most significant new potential sources of natural gas in the United States. While this development appears to be an excellent resource for fuel, it also brings the controversial practice... more »s of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to the forefront of the environmental debate. How are these processes used to extract fuel and what research has been done on their impact? Why is hydraulic fracturing considered controversial? What potential legislation and lawsuits could arise as a result of Marcellus Shale drilling? Navigating Legal Issues around the Marcellus Shale provides feedback from some of the nation's leading legal minds on the environmental, health, and regulatory concerns connected to drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation. The authors discuss the potential risks and benefits of drilling and how precedents set for the Marcellus Shale will impact other shale formations throughout the United States. Additionally, these experts offer their advice to fellow practitioners on representing parties on all ends of the spectrum and staying on top of changing regulations. This report offers readers an on-the-spot look at this issue as it continues to unfold. Chapters Include: 1. Joseph F. Speelman, Margaret A. Hill, Ralph H. Johnson, Lynn K. McKay, and Raymond G. Mullady Jr., Partners, Blank Rome LLP - "Environmental and Legal Issues Surrounding Development of the Marcellus Shale"
2. Earl L. Hagström and Matthew D. Francois, Partners; Matthew G. Dudley, Special Counsel; and Jesica Gilbert, Associate; Sedgwick LLP - "Hydraulic Fracturing in the Marcellus Shale: Strategies for Legal and Regulatory Compliance"
3. John W. Carroll, Chair, Environmental Practice Group, Pepper Hamilton LLP - "Environmental Issues Arising from Development of the Marcellus Shale"
4. John S. Gray, Partner, Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP - "The Marcellus Shale: Regulation, Litigation, and Legislation"« less