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The purposes of this paper are to: (1) examine the advantages and disadvantages of state regulation of the wind industry; (2) evaluate different methods of regulation; (3) identify what entity would be best suited to regulate the industry; and (4) offer a suggestion for what route Texas should take in regards to regulation. The specific issues are primarily evaluated in an intrastate context, with some examination of regulatory schemes adopted by the federal government. Extensive examination of what other states have done is also utilized and evaluated as to the persuasiveness of using similar measures in Texas. This paper focuses primarily on on-shore wind development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information on case law affecting the energy industry based on the rulings issued by the Texas Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. The legal issues covered by the Texas-based cases include the reduction of a production payment reserved in oil and gas leases, the royalty subject to post-production costs, and the use of the good faith defense. An overview of the Supreme Court cases FERC v. Electric Power Supply Association and Sabine Oil & Gas Corp. is offered,C

The article discusses the impact of bankruptcy on oil service providers within the framework of federal laws and procedures in the U.S. Information on the types of bankruptcy cases, the difference between Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 11 reorganization, and the debtor's property as a property of the bankruptcy estate. The protection given to corporations which filed bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and its operation as a debtor-in-possession (DIP) are mentioned.

The article scrutinizes the multi-faceted issue on actionable negligence claim if it can be established in the earthquake damage cases. It examines the current legal landscape of earthquake damage lawsuits tied to the energy industry. It separates fact from the unknown in an analysis of the technical study of energy production and induced seismicity. It evaluates in depth whether a negligence claim can be established and whether plaintiffs are likely to succeed in their claims.

The article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court case Ralls Corp. v. Terna Energy USA Holding Corp. which deals with the implications of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the economy of the country. Topics include the purpose of the Defense Production Act (DPA), implications of FDI to the national security, and growth of energy sector in the country.

The article focuses on the developments in the U.S., Texas, and international energy law. It discusses court cases which include the case between Environmental Processing Systems LC (EPS) and FPL Farming Ltd., land owner for rice farming in Liberty County, which deals with wastewater injection operations, Hooks v. Samson Lone Star LP., and KCM Fin. LLC v. Bradshaw. Also mentioned are the oil, gas, and energy cases in the U.S.

The article discusses several court cases that involves energy companies in the U.S. and Texas as of September 2014. These cases include Big Rock Investors Association v. Big Rock Petroleum Inc., Exelon Wind 1 LLC v. Nelson, Key Operating & Equipment Inc. v. Hegar, and Southwest Royalties Inc. v. Combs. Also detailed are various issues related to international energy law and the role of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in the cases.