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American Lawyer Names V&E Partner Paul Deemer 'Dealmaker of the Year'

Mon, 24 May 2010 04:43:57 GMT

V&E partner Paul Deemer (Beijing/Shanghai) has been named a "Dealmaker of the Year" by American Lawyer.

Challenges Plaintiffs Face in Litigating Federal Common Law Climate Change Claims

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:23:45 GMT

Challenges Plaintiffs Face In Litigating Federal Common Law Climate Change Claims Presented at the American Bar Association Section of Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law Annual Spring Meeting, March 15, 2010 Since 2005, numerous plaintiffs have attempted to hold

Hydraulic Fracturing — Recent Developments That May Impact Energy Companies

Fri, 28 May 2010 06:50:45 GMT

What are the recent developments in hydraulic fracturing that may impact energy companies? Please join Vinson & Elkins lawyers Jeff Munoz, Larry Nettles, and Mark Tuohey for a complimentary Energy Industry Series presentation (including lunch) and an analysis of certain developments.

Sukuk-Backed Financings of Energy Projects

Thu, 27 May 2010 06:36:03 GMT

UK Trade & Investment at the British Consulate-General Houston hosted the "Alternative Funding Opportunities in the UK: Islamic Finance Forum" on January 28, 2010. This half-day seminar focused on providing education on the topics of Islamic finance, Shari'a compliance, and financing opportunities for the energy industry through the UK.

Chemical Safety Board Urges Oil and Gas Production Companies to Secure Tank Sites

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 06:40:32 GMT

The United States Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has taken recent action to call attention to a hazard it identified associated with oil and gas production sites.

MLP Investor Conference 2010

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:32:38 GMT

V&E lawyers will share their insights as part of an IPO panel discussion at the National Association of Publicly Traded Partnerships’ 2010 MLP Annual Investor Conference on May 12-13, 2010, in Greenwich, CT.

ACI’s Oil and Gas Litigation and Arbitration Conference

Mon, 10 May 2010 06:45:23 GMT

Developing shale plays throughout the country is the biggest change the oil and gas industry has seen in years and pending state and federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” is on the verge of passing, creating the potential for litigation over unconventional gas developments throughout the country.

Attorney-Client Privilege for Corporate Lawyers

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:32:15 GMT

Please join Vinson & Elkins lawyers Jessica Mederson, Jennifer Poppe, and David Woodcock for a complimentary Energy Industry Series presentation (including lunch) and an analysis of attorney-client and attorney work-product privilege and general privilege guidelines for corporate lawyers.

9th Annual Gas and Power Institute

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:04:14 GMT

The 9th Annual Gas and Power Institute features timely topics relevant to the gas and power industry in light of the current economic climate.

Platts 5th Annual Oil & Gas Shale Developer Conference

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:35:37 GMT

Platts 5th Annual Oil & Gas Shale Developer 2010 06 03 Thursday, June 3 Friday, June 4, 2010 Munoz, Jeffrey S. June 3 4, 2010 | Houston, TX Attendees will gain information and insight about Eagle Ford Haynesville E&P,

EPA Proposes to Regulate Coal Combustion Residuals

Mon, 10 May 2010 04:30:15 GMT

On May 4, 2010, EPA proposed alternate approaches to regulate for the first time the disposal and use of coal combustion residuals (CCRs), commonly known as coal ash, which are the combustion wastes generated by coal-fired power plants.

V&E’s Guide to the American Power Act

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:33:35 GMT

This guide provides an overview of the nearly 1,000-page energy and climate change policy bill introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 12, 2010.

National Association of Publicly Traded Partnerships 2010 Annual Meeting

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:20:40 GMT

Join V&E lawyers at the NAPTP annual meeting. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from industry experts, tax and legal professionals, and those working on state and federal legislative and regulatory initiatives related to MLPs.

V&E Assists Allegheny Energy with the Sale of Virginia Distribution Operations

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:25:40 GMT

Allegheny Energy, Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of The Potomac Edison Company’s electric distribution operations in Virginia to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative and Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative.

Vinson & Elkins Advises Statoil on Its US$3.07 Billion Sale of a 40 Percent Stake in a Brazilian Field to Sinochem

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:25:41 GMT

Vinson & Elkins represented long-standing client Statoil ASA, Norway’s largest oil and natural gas company, on the sale of a 40 percent share in the Peregrino oil field to Chinese state-owned oil company Sinochem Group.

Anticipating the Impact of Historic Financial Reform

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:18:54 GMT

The United States Senate and House of Representatives approved the Conference Report to HR 4173 (The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) on July 15, 2010, and June 30, 2010, respectively.

The Regulatory Aspects of Outbound Investment by Chinese Companies

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:31:30 GMT

The Regulatory Aspects of Outbound Investment by Chinese Companies First published in China Dealmaker , June 2010 While the prospect of outbound investment becomes more positive, companies should not overlook the complexity in successfully concluding an outbound investment. The key factors in every M&A tr

Executive Breakfast Series: Washington's Impact on the Refining Industry

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:25:17 GMT

Executive Breakfast Series: Washington's Impact on the Refining Industry 2010-08-05 Thursday, August 5, 2010 7:30 9:00 a.m. Cochran III, Fielding B Thursday, August 5, 2010 | Houston, TX Hart Energy Publishing will host a complimentary breakfast on Washington's Impact on the Refining Industry. Vinson &