The Texas Wesleyan Law Review is pleased to host a symposium on April 16 – 17, 2009, on the topic of Urban Gas Drilling. The purpose of this symposium is to examine and explore a range of legal, environmental, and political issues that surround Urban Gas Drilling. Topics may include, but are not limited to, issues surrounding the Barnett Shale.
The coordinators are now accepting proposals for papers and panel presentations on subjects related to this symposium topic. Authors and Panelists are encouraged to submit topics that range from: (1) subsurface trespass and hydraulic fracturing; (2) the powers of eminent domain; and (3) leasing and developing mineral rights in urban areas; to topics such as: (1) arguments for and against more regulation and oversight; (2) arguments for and against stricter drilling ordinances in urban cities; and (3) environmental protection. (This proposed list of topics is not meant to be exhaustive, and additional topics related to urban drilling are encouraged and welcomed)
The dialogue will represent a variety of perspectives, and include both scholars and practitioners. Accepted papers will be published in the Texas Wesleyan Law Review.
Interested authors and panelists should submit an abstract of fewer than 300 words to SymposiumEditor@law.txwes.edu by December 30, 2008.
Questions and requests for further information can be directed to Zach Burt, Symposium Editor, Texas Wesleyan Law Review, at SymposiumEditor@law.txwes.edu or by phone at 817-212-3897.
