Navigating Legal Issues around the Marcellus Shale: An Immediate Look at the Benefits and Consequences of Hydraulic Fracturing and Horizontal Drilling (Aspatore Special Report)

The Marcellus Shale rock formation is one of the largest and most significant potential sources of natural gas in the U.S., but it brings the controversial practices of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to the forefront of the environmental debate. This title provides feedback from some of the nation's leading legal minds on the environmental, health, and regulatory concerns connected to drilling in the Marcellus Shale formation. The authors discuss the potential risks and benefits of drilling and how precedents set for the Marcellus Shale will impact other shale formations. These experts offer advice to fellow practitioners on representing parties on both ends of the spectrum, tips for staying on top of changing regulations, and an on-the-spot look at this issue as it continues to unfold.