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Fracking is a non-technical term for Hydraulic Fracturing. Fracking or Hydraulic Fracturing is a method for retrieving, otherwise inaccessible, natural gas and petroleum by injecting pressurized fluid and chemicals into underground rock causing fissures. The fissures widen and expand allowing petroleum and gas to escape and flow to areas where it can be retrieved.

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News & Analysis as of May 21, 2013

The "State" of the Shale Play in the United States: A Look Back on 2012 and What to Expect in 2013

by Martin Booher, Cassie J. Dallas, Jason Yearout | BakerHostetler on 2/5/2013

During 2012, several states adopted new statutory and regulation programs addressing the exploitation of shale resources within their boundaries. Continuing a common election year theme, Congress took no significant formal...more

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Regulatory

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/21/2013

Communications Law: The Relentless Pursuit of Broadband Competition - As the Obama administration enters its second term, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is one of many federal agencies likely...more

California Environmental Law and Policy Update - January 10, 2013

by David D. Cooke, Emily L. Murray, Sandi L. Nichols | Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 1/11/2013

In This Issue: Environmental and Policy Focus - Supreme Court rejects Ninth Circuit ruling on County of L.A. storm water discharges; Federal judge halts major Lake Tahoe ski resort expansion; Lawsuit seeks to stop Rose...more

The Natural Gas Industry: 2012 Year in Review and Look Ahead

by R. Christopher Anderson | Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 12/21/2012

In 2012, industry observers began to see a divergence in production activity in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. Producers with liquids-rich holdings began to divert rigs from the dry gas areas to the Utica and western...more

Fracking Continues to be Target of Regulators and Environmental Groups

by Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 9/20/2012

Even a cursory review of relevant news stories today reveals that hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) is one of the most hotly debated subjects in the energy sector. Both environmentalists and regulators are keeping concerns...more

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