The Ongoing Legal Effects of the BP Oil Spill: An In-Depth Look at the Claims Filing Process and Continuing Litigation in Response to the Gulf Coast . (Special Report) (Aspatore Special Report)

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ISBN 10: 0314280065 / ISBN 13: 9780314280060

Published by Thomson Reuters Westlaw (edition ), 2011

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• Title: The Ongoing Legal Effects of the BP Oil Spill: An In-Depth Look at the Claims Filing Process and Continuing Litigation in Response to the Gulf Coast . (Special Report) (Aspatore Special Report)
• Publisher: Thomson Reuters Westlaw (edition )
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0314280065
• ISBN 13: 9780314280060
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Since the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill occurred in April of last year, there has been an onslaught of litigation, including claims by individuals, businesses, and local governments; as well as wrongful death actions brought by the families of the lost platform workers. The economic and environmental impact of the Gulf Coast oil disaster has been wide in scope and affected many. Even now, more than a year later, it is difficult to tell what the ultimate consequences will be. How will the spill impact the future of oil drilling? Has the Gulf Coast Claims Facility been successful thus far? What can attorneys do to better assist their clients in pending litigation? The Ongoing Legal Effects of the BP Oil Spill provides feedback from some of the nation's leading legal minds on handling the unique aspects of spill litigation and taking a boots-on-the-ground approach with clients. These experts also discuss parallels between the Exxon Valdez spill and the Deepwater Horizon disaster, and speculate on how a recurrence might be avoided in the future. This report offers readers an on-the-spot look at the issue as it continues to unfold.

Chapters Include:

1. Gerard Nolting, Partner, Faegre & Benson LLP - "Goodbye to Mass Tort Lawsuits: The BP Spill Experiment"
2. James I. Palmer Jr., Senior Attorney, Butler, Snow, O Mara, Stevens and Cannada PLLC - "The Legal Implications of the BP Gulf Oil Disaster on the US Offshore Oil and Gas Industry"
3. Scott J. Topolski, Partner-in-Charge, Boca Raton Office, Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLC - "Litigation and Claims Arising from the BP Gulf Oil Spill"