Category Archives: Enforcement and Investigations

SAVE THE DATE: 2013 Energy & Commodities Conference

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will be hosting its annual Energy & Commodities Conference in Houston, Texas. This complimentary day and half program will feature informative presentations and panel discussions on the evolving regulatory, business, and legal issues affecting the … Continue reading

Posted in Announcement, CFTC, Commodity Trading, Distressed Energy, Dodd-Frank, Energy Infrastructure, Enforcement and Investigations, ERCOT, Events, FERC, Finance, Oil & Gas, Power, PUCT, Regulation, Renewables

Futures & Derivatives Law Report: Energy Commodities – The Netherworld Between FERC and CFTC Jurisdiction

Paul J. Pantano, Jr., Terence Healey, and Joseph Williams authored an article entitled, “Energy Commodities – The Netherworld Between FERC and CFTC Jurisdiction” in the March issue of Futures & Derivatives Law Report. To view the full article, click here.

Posted in Articles, CFTC, Enforcement and Investigations, FERC, Oil & Gas, Power, Regulation

DC Circuit Court Holds FERC Lacks Jurisdiction in Hunter v. FERC

On Friday, March 15, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit held that “[b]ecause manipulation of natural gas futures contracts falls within the CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction and because nothing in the Energy Policy Act clearly and … Continue reading

Posted in Cases, Enforcement and Investigations, FERC, Oil & Gas, Power, Regulation

First Ever Admission of Violation in FERC Manipulation Action

On November 19, 2012, FERC approved a settlement agreement between its Office of Enforcement and Gila River Power LLC (“Gila River”) addressing market manipulation claims related to activity in California.  As part of the settlement agreement, Gila River admits to … Continue reading

Posted in Cases, Enforcement and Investigations, FERC, Power, Regulation

Cadwalader Nominated for 2012 Commodity Business Awards

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has been nominated for the 2012 Commodity Business Awards in Excellence in Commodities: Legal. The Commodity Business Awards honor those companies that are making a significant impact on the way commodity business is conducted – … Continue reading

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SAVE THE DATE: Cadwalader Energy & Commodities Conference, Oct. 11-12

2012 Cadwalader Energy & Commodities Conference October 11-12, 2012 Houston, Texas For more information, or for sponsorship opportunities, contact Allison Geggatt at allison.geggatt@cwt.com.

Posted in CFTC, Commodity Trading, Distressed Energy, Dodd-Frank, Energy Infrastructure, Enforcement and Investigations, Events, FERC, Finance, Oil & Gas, Power, Regulation, Renewables

Lawrence and Healey Release Best Practices on FERC Enforcement and Regulatory Considerations for Investments

On February 10, Cadwalader co-hosted the Martindale-Hubbell® Counsel to CounselSM Forum on Energy/Renewable Energy: Managing Energy from FERC to the EPA. Following the informative roundtable discussion, Gregory Lawrence and Terence Healey released the articles presented at the forum, which cover … Continue reading

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Join Gregory Lawrence and Terence Healey for the Martindale-Hubbell Counsel to Counsel Forum on Managing Energy from FERC to the EPA, February 10

On February 10, Cadwalader will co-host the Martindale-Hubbell® Counsel to CounselSM Forum on Energy/Renewable Energy: Managing Energy from FERC to the EPA. Join Gregory Lawrence and Terence Healey as they discuss best practices in FERC enforcement investigations and regulatory considerations … Continue reading

Posted in Enforcement and Investigations, Events, FERC, Oil & Gas, Power, Regulation

NEW DATE: Dodd-Frank Implementation Program, March 1

Dodd-Frank Implementation: Navigating Rough Waters Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will host a discussion on the latest developments in the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act. Hosted by the Firm’s Financial Services and Energy & Commodities Groups, speakers include Scott Cammarn, … Continue reading

Posted in Dodd-Frank, Enforcement and Investigations, Events, Regulation

Crain’s New York: In the Markets: Juicy Case of Insider Trading

Former Director of Enforcement for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) and Cadwalader partner, Gregory Mocek, was quoted by Crain’s New York Business on the previous reluctance by Congress to give anti-insider trading authority to the CFTC. “[I]nsider trading was permitted because the government … Continue reading

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