Constitution Pipeline Project Takes Hard Fall in the Second Circuit
In a decision handed down today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected a challenge by Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC (“Constitution”)... Read More
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West Firm Completes $15 Million Post-Acquisition Financing for American Natural Gas, LLC
On May 12th, The West Firm successfully completed a post-acquisition financing transaction for its client, American Natural Gas, LLC, (“ANG”), with loans totaling $15 million. ... Read More
What is the Most Prospective Shale Play in New York State?
Did you know that the Utica Shale, not the Marcellus Shale is the most prospective play New York State? If there is any doubt what... Read More
Cuomo Announces Plan to Reduce Methane Emissions
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced a multi-agency Methane Reduction Plan that targets the oil and gas sector, landfills and agriculture. The Plan is a result of... Read More
Getting High-Profile Projects to the Goal Line in New York State
by Thomas S. West, Esq New York State is notorious for the lengthy amount of time that it takes to get permits and approvals for... Read More
Municipal Bans On Fracking…Who Has It Right, New York or Colorado?
by Cindy M. Monaco In decisions rendered in mid-2014, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld the validity of municipal bans on hydraulic fracturing... Read More