Drilling forced-pooling bill awaits guv’s pen
“A bill that addresses notification and liability in the case of mineral owners whose oil and gas are developed without their consent is awaiting a decision by Gov. John Hickenlooper after its recent passage…
Letter to the Editor: Mike Foote: Forced pooling threatens our open space
“The prospect of oil and gas drilling on Boulder County open space is alarming and has been covered extensively in the Daily Camera over the last several months. Just as pernicious, but not as…
Court Provides Guidelines on Valuing Natural Resources in Eminent Domain Proceedings
“Valuing mineral rights in eminent domain proceedings is inherently speculative and can lead to wide swings in property valuations. So how do appraisers best deal with the uncertainty involved in mineral exploitation? The California Court…
Nevada board gives final OK to $4.6 million bypass land purchase
“An eminent domain dispute over land needed for the Boulder City bypass was resolved Tuesday when the state Board of Examiners approved a $4.6 million payment for the property, far less than the last $33…
Easements, eminent domain and landowner rights
“Easements are a recurring issue for landowners, and I regularly receive calls with a number of common questions, including recent calls for the Sandpiper Pipeline Project by Enbridge. As oil and gas gathering infrastructure catch…