Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling: Legal Trends

Marcellus Shale Gas Drilling: Legal Trends provides commentary and expert analysis on the legal developments surrounding natural gas extraction through the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” in the Marcellus Shale region. The shale formation extends primarily under Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Ohio, but the issues being addressed in the Marcellus Shale have implications for other states where the drilling procedure is being used or may be used. This publication provides:

• Extensive news coverage from Westlaw Journal Environmental about new complaints alleging water contamination and ongoing litigation against oil companies
• The House Energy and Commerce Committee Report on Chemicals Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
• Decisions in ongoing cases in Pennsylvania that could determine the fate of future claims
• Select court proceedings from New York and Texas
• Pending federal legislation
• Much more