December 14-15, 2011

ELN members Robert Gee and Paul Mohler attended the U.S.-China Wind Summit 2011-Building Strategic Cooperation held in San Francisco, California.  Mr. Mohler provided a historical overview and update on current federal regulatory issues facing Chinese wind developers in the U.S.

December 2, 2011

Paul Mohler moderated a panel on “Policy Statements, Rulemakings, Enforcement & Reliability Proceedings” at the Energy Bar Association’s Mid-Year Meeting Primer.  The focus of the Primer was on effective practice before the Federal Energy Regulation Commission. 

September 28, 2011

Bill Mogel gave a presentation titled "Natural Gas Powers the Economy" at the Washington Energy Summit held at the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C.

August 2011

ELN lawyers Carolyn Elefant and Paul Mohler have analyzed Order No. 1000 and its potential impacts on the electric industry.  Order No. 1000 made far-reaching changes to FERC’s regulation of electric transmission system planning and rate recovery.  Carolyn has prepared an interactive analysis of the rule available at http://www.lawofficesofcarolynelefant.com/fercfights/?p=467.  Paul Mohler has both prepared both short and detailed summaries of the rule available at www.paulmohlerlaw.com.

July 1, 2011

Bill Mogel co-authored an article on the new offshore Israel natural gas discovery, Leviathan, in Hart Energy's July Mediterranean online E&P regional report.

June 15, 2011

The Energy Lawyers Network is pleased to announce that Carolyn Elefant and Natara Feller have joined the ELN.  Carolyn recently authored “The Power of Social Media: Legal Issues and Best Practices for Utilities Engaging Social Media,” in the Energy Law Journal, available at http://www.felj.org/docs/elj321/13_1_social_media.pdf.  Natara practices in the New York City area.

May 2011

Phil Marston authored a “think piece” for the Carbon Capture Legal Programme of University College London that suggests a new term -- E2R -- to refer to "Enhanced Oil Recovery using captured, anthropogenic CO2" to distinguish between the use of naturally occurring CO2 and captured CO2 for enhanced oil recovery.  Marston_thinkpiece_2011.pdf

May 5, 2011

Paul Mohler co-authored an article in Public Finance International on shale gas developments and the impact of those developments on industries and investment throughout the natural gas value chain.  PFI - Shale Game Changer - Issue 456 p42-47.pdf

January 24, 2011

Mark Haedicke has updated his Chapter on Futures in Energy Law & Transactions (5 volumes LexisNexis) to include the new Dodd-Frank legislation.  For further information regarding Mr. Haedicke or his practice, please see his link above.

December 15, 2010

Bill Mogel expresses his views on Maryland’s commitment to smart grid develpment in an OpEd in Public Utilities Fortnightly.  Click here to link to Bill Mogel’s OpEd in Public Utilities Fortnightly.

Click here to download the article:  11012010_OpEd.pdf

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 15, 2010

PHILIP MARSTON JOINS THE ENERGY LAWYERS NETWORK.

The Energy Lawyers Network (“ELN”) welcomes Philip Marston, a highly regarded energy law practitioner located in Alexandria, Virginia.  Phil practices under the firm name Marston Law, a narrowly-focused law practice assisting clients principally with regards to the regulatory and commercial aspects of natural gas, electricity, and carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation and storage, as well as other regulatory matters.

Current ELN member Paul Mohler describes Phil as a creative and effective advocate.  “We are delighted to have an attorney of Phil’s quality and renown within the energy field as part of the ELN,” Mohler stated.  Additional information about Phil, as well as his background and practice, is available at marstonlaw.com.

ELN is designed to provide clients with access to effective representation by experienced energy practitioners at a realistic cost.  Thus, an ELN member may call on other ELN members where a client would best be served by the additional expertise or the geographic location of another ELN member. 

Phil joins current ELN members: Paul Mohler, Arlington, Virginia, Bill Mogel, Washington, D.C., Bob Gee, Washington, D.C., Mark Haedicke, Houston, Texas, Freddi Greenberg, Chicago, Illinois, and Kathleen Carrigan, Boston, Massachusetts.

To learn if a member or members of ELN can be of service, please contact any member of the network.  Additional information about the Energy Lawyers Network is available at www.energylawyersnetwork.com.

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October 10, 2010

On October 10, 2010, ELN Member Paul Mohler presented an “Economic and Political Overview of Renewables and Electric Generation” to the American Public Power Association’s 2010 Legal Seminar Workshop, in San Francisco, California.  A copy of the presentation is available by clicking here: PMohler Presentation for APPA 10-10 Workshop.pdf.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2010

NEWLY FORMED “ENERGY LAWYERS NETWORK” OFFERS EXPERIENCED, EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION FOR ENERGY LAW AND POLICY.

Six highly experienced energy lawyers, each practicing independently, announce the formation of the ENERGY LAWYERS NETWORK (“ELN”).  The founders of ELN are: Paul Mohler, Arlington, Virginia, Bill Mogel, Washington, D.C., Bob Gee, Washington, D.C., Mark Haedicke, Houston, Texas, Freddi Greenberg, Chicago, Illinois, and Kathleen Carrigan, Boston, Massachusetts.

2010 promises to be a year of changes and challenges in energy markets and regulation at the state and federal levels.  With extensive experience, ELN members are uniquely positioned to help clients address a broad range of legal and policy issues arising from these changes and challenges.  ELN members are also available for consulting assignments involving energy policy or litigation support.

ELN is designed to provide clients with access to effective representation by experienced energy practitioners at a realistic cost.  Thus, an ELN member may call on other ELN members where a client would best be served by the additional expertise or the geographic location of another ELN member. 

To learn if a member or members of ELN can be of service, please contact any member of the network.  Additional information about the ENERGY LAWYERS NETWORK and its founding members is available at www.energylawyersnetwork.com. 

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For information regarding this press release, please contact Paul Mohler at pmohler@paulmohlerlaw.com, or by phone at 703.533.7226.