Local Governments May Have Some Authority Over Oil & Gas Infrastructure
- April 29, 2014 | By Alan D. Wenger | Oil & Gas, Public Sector
The oil and gas industry and its acolytes want everyone to believe that anything remotely related to oil and gas development is preempted by state law. State law does give the Ohio Department of Natural Resources exclusive jurisdiction over some…
Public Officials Should Understand Immunity Defense Options
- June 2, 2011 | By Neil D. Schor | Public Sector
When a political subdivision is sued, frequently the political subdivision itself, as well as involved officials and employees, are named defendants. Public officials named in such legal action must be aware of immunity defenses for both the political subdivision and…