American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracing
American Law and Jurisprudence on Fracing, a paper written by Haynes and Boone, LLP, discusses legal and regulatory issues that have arisen from questions surrounding hydraulic fracturing. Co-author Michael Mazzone will discuss conflicts between mineral owners/operators and surface landowners, jurisdictional disputes between state and local governments, extensive state regulation of fracing, and current federal regulations applicable to fracing. Andy Weissman will discuss the role that fracing controversies could play in Congressional debates on LNG exports, climate change, and other issues.