Texas Petrochemical Facilities Get A Pass On Chemical Leak Monitoring
Since March, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has received more than 150 requests to waive environmental regulations from companies that say they can’t comply because of the pandemic, state records show. Requests came from major oil and gas companies, like ExxonMobil, Marathon Petroleum and Shell. A chunk of the requests were administrative, with companies […]
Fracking boom ends, but environmental impact remains
Throughout the mid-2000s, the controversial fracking boom in the United States upended the global energy industry. America went from one of the world’s largest importers of foreign oil to the world’s largest producer of natural gas and crude oil over the course of just one decade. The supposed energy independence, which the Trump administration and its supporters have touted as […]
Louisiana testing for mercury in fish is in peril
If there was a particularly bad time for Louisiana to stop testing waterways for toxic fish, it would be now. Fishing is booming amid the coronavirus pandemic, with stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines inspiring Louisianans to take up rods and reels in numbers not seen in nearly a decade. “People are off work and […]
Maryland to begin testing drinking water
Maryland regulators say they plan to test drinking water and Chesapeake Bay oysters for the presence of what are known as “forever chemicals” — a step toward potential regulation of a class of harmful human-made substances that some fear are ubiquitous. PFAS — per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances — are found in everything from stain-repellent fabrics […]
COVID-19 UPDATE
TO OUR CLIENTS, CO-COUNSEL, and FRIENDS: As the COVID-19 public health emergency continues to create challenges for families and businesses nationwide, we wanted to share how Stag Liuzza, LLC is addressing many of the same challenges that our clients, co-counsel, and friends may be facing. WE’RE WORKING FOR YOU Our team continues to be vigilant […]
PRESCRIPTION IS NOT WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
The most important decision our clients make often occurs before we’ve ever met them. It is to determine when they seek out legal counsel on an issue of harm. Whether a person decides to call an attorney may seem like the first of many steps in vindicating their rights — and it is — but […]
LEGACY LAWSUITS: LANDOWNERS BEWARE OF THE TOXIC LEGACY OF OIL COMPANIES
By: Michael G. Stag Most owners of land find family security in their ownership, something they can pass down to their children. In fact, they may have inherited their property and jointly own it with other family members. I have seen firsthand the pride families share in ownership of land, especially when it has been […]
My Case Is Going to Mediation: What Is It? How Does It Work? and How Did We Get Here?
Mediation is a voluntary process, designed to facilitate a negotiated resolution of your case. It often works to settle claims and avoid the delays, expense, and uncertainty of litigation. It takes place outside of regular court proceedings and involves the parties discussing their dispute(s) with the assistance of a trained and impartial third party, known […]
What is a medical lien?
What is a medical lien? A medical lien is a claim by a healthcare provider for an interest in your personal injury settlement or award. This includes hospitals, physicians’ offices, private insurance healthcare providers, and governmental insurance healthcare providers (Medicare and Medicaid). We most often see medical liens asserted by insurance providers. If an insurance […]
Chernobyl in the Oilfield
Audiences have been captivated by HBO’s Chernobyl miniseries featuring Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard, and Emily Watson. The Chernobyl miniseries is a gritty dramatization of the worst nuclear disaster in world history. This catastrophic event occurred on April 26, 1986, when a power surge during a safety systems test led to the destruction of Reactor No. […]