Landowners
Life in Doddridge County, WV, “well communication” and its effect on residents 3-31-15
‘Death in the San Juan Basin’: Navajo Women Combat Unregulated Oil and Gas Exploration 3-9-15
WV case against landmen for fraud, SF Chronicle 3-2-13
“How fracking’s catch-22 shields industry and throws citizens under the bus,” 2/21-13
“‘We just want our day in court.’ — Dusty Hagy of Romance, West Virginia — In 1989, Dusty and Tamera Hagy bought 81 rural acres in Jackson County, West Virginia. Twenty-one years later, the Hagys sued 4 natural gas drilling firms alleging the natural gas wells drilled on their property in 2008 contaminated their drinking water and caused physical harm.” More…
On the other hand, “a McMullen County family that has battled a pipeline company since 2009 continued to prevail in court last week….” Fuelfix.com, 2-24-13, More…
An Ohio Landowners Guide to Hydraulic Fracturing: Addressing Environmental and Health Issues in Natural Gas Leases
Harvard Law School: Emmett Environmental Law and Policy Clinic
Sample lease clauses on page 40
Protect Yourself If You Sign a Lease: Include these important points
NEOGAP
The Ohio Dormant Minerals Act
A process for addressing abandoned mineral interests
Mortgages
Major insurer says it won’t cover damages from deep shale drilling and hydrofracking
Mortgages for Drilling Properties May Face Hurdle
New York Times
Mandatory Pooling
Mandatory Pooling Overview
Ohio Department of Natural Resources