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Louisiana’s business climate on the ballot
Don Briggs,President,Louisiana Oil and Gas Association BATON ROUGE – The presidential elections have come and gone. However, another election is still undecided. On Dec. 8, the residents of Louisiana...
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Throw Me Something, Mister!
Don Briggs,President,Louisiana Oil and Gas Association Louisiana’s business climate is litigious, to say the least. Or to be blunt, our state is extremely sue-happy. Louisiana currently ranks 49th in...
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More EPA Oversight
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association A shale revolution, shale boom, achieving energy independence, energy security; these are all terms being used in speeches, on television, the...
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The Future of Natural Gas In Louisiana
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association As home to one of the largest natural gas plays in the country, the Haynesville Shale, several potential crude oil plays and the boisterous Gulf...
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A good legislative session for the oil and gas industry
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association The 2013 Louisiana State legislative session has now adjourned for the year. Each year leading up to session, typically one conversation...
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New Climate Change Policy, Same Ole’ Agenda
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Obama announced his new policy for climate change calling for new regulations on carbon emissions. He is committing $8 billion in...
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Just More Extortion By The Trial Lawyers
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association This week, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East has filed suit against 97 oil and gas companies seeking payment from them...
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Lawsuit Accusations Are Just That
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association The battle between public opinion and truth is under way. Dozens of editorials, newspaper articles and reports have now been written regarding...
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LO&G President: Actual damage not necessary
A common theme right now in Louisiana is legalized extortion. If you need to make a quick dollar, have no fear; a plaintiff attorney will find you. Whether we are referencing the ongoing legacy...
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Poor Legal Climate Stealing the Show
While the national political climate is unsteady and the entire country is nervous about how a government shutdown might affect us at home, Louisiana is experiencing an unprecedented economic...
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Trial Lawyers Create Organic Drilling Moratorium
The same song different verse seems to be the new theme for the Louisiana legal climate. While the filing of 28 new lawsuits by the same group of trial lawyers should come as no surprise to the oil and...
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Killing the Golden Goose
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association A common saying in the South is “Don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg.” In Louisiana’s business environment, this golden goose is...
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Judicial activism one reason for ‘Judicial Hellhole’ label
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association It is no secret that Louisiana has a litigious legal climate. As Louisiana now ranks 49th out of 50 by the United States Chamber of Commerce for...
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Employing Your Family And Enhancing Your Community
The oil and gas industry of Louisiana is the largest employer in the state. Over 30% of our nation’s natural resources flow from or through Louisiana. Whether from the Haynesville Shale in Northwest...
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As Legacy Lawsuit Count Rises, Rig Count Falls
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association As we have reached the decade mark for when the first legacy lawsuit was filed in the state of Louisiana, a clear correlation can be observed....
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