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Blockchain: Understanding the Technology and Potential Uses for Commodities Trading (United States)

This short resource outlines potential uses of blockchain in commodities trading.
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Mining in Turkey: Ten Things to Know

<a href="http://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/middle-east/knowledge/publications/80049/mining-in-turkey-ten-things-to-know">Mining in Turkey: Ten Things to Know</a> A review of legal issues related to mining in Turkey. Includes brief overview of legislation, licensing, environmental protection, and investment.
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Repetro: An Outlook to an Important Customs Regime for the Oil & Gas Industry (Brazil)

Tax incentives granted at the federal level bolster the Brazilian economy. Those incentives apply to the oil and gas industry, in particular. Learn more about the Special Customs Regime of Export and Import of Goods destined to Exploration and Production of Oil and Natural Gas (“REPETRO”), which is one of the main incentives applicable to this industry.

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SCOTUS Delivers Blow to Fossil Fuel Industry Allowing Climate Change Suits to Proceed in State Court

Claire E. Juneau, Partner and Kelicia D. Raya, Associate (Kean Miller)

Mon, 06/05/2023 - 14:04

This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision denying a petition of several oil and gas company seeking to remove a climate change lawsuit from state court to federal court. The case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by local and state governments against oil and gas companies.

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Interest Area: Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Energy and Public Utility

Region: United States

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Top Ten Clauses to Address When Negotiating Your Next Energy Industry Construction Project

Thomas D. Bourgeois, Jr., Senior Associate at Kean Miller

Mon, 06/05/2023 - 11:55

A well-drafted contract can prevent disputes and provide a clear framework for resolving issues that may arise during the construction process. This article discusses the most important construction contract clauses to focus on in when planning an energy industry construction project.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts, Energy and Public Utility

Region: United States

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And Texas Makes Ten? – Texas Legislature Sends Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law to Governor’s Desk

Jessica Engler, partner at Kean Miller

Wed, 05/17/2023 - 17:32

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On May 10, 2023, the Texas State Senate passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), sending the bill to Governor’s desk for final signature. If signed into law, Texas will join a growing contingency of states enforcing comprehensive data privacy laws for their residents. This article provides answers to some general questions about the TDPSA as it is currently written.

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Interest Area: Energy and Public Utility, Technology, Privacy, and eCommerce

Region: United States

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