Event Overview
This course will discuss long-term policy developments in the US natural gas industry, focusing on the recent “Pause” in LNG Exports by the Biden Administration and the impact of Government policies on gas supply. It will also discuss global issues of supply and demand, contract issues, and mechanisms to avoid the risk of non-delivery, force majeure, and even damage and risk mitigation clauses. It is an overview of the author’s experience of how to avoid contractual disputes, losses, or even litigation or arbitration on key supply and demand issues that arise in the natural gas industry, including when external forces cause rapid change.
Attendees will receive 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) upon completion.
Learning Objectives
- Update on Key US Government Energy policies.
- Review of Key Contract provisions to mitigate risk.
- Alternative ways to avoid disputes, especially over supply, demand and pricing issues
- How to pursue remedies in the event of a supply or demand event, price change, that breaks down a sale or purchase of gas
Who Should Attend
Business executives, traders, legal personnel, anyone who works on contract issues, supply and demand or public policy aspects of US gas, including LNG
Meet the Instructor
Tom Kruse
Partner, Arnold & Porter
C. Thomas Kruse is a recognized litigator with three decades of experience as lead counsel representing clients in commercial matters in federal and state courts — both in jury and bench trials and in appeals — as well as in high-value, out-of-court arbitrations in national and cross-border disputes. Board-certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Tom excels in representing clients in the energy (oil & gas and alternative sources), engineering, manufacturing, and medical, among other industries. He also represents clients before the ICC Court of Arbitration and in American Arbitration Association disputes. In addition to benefiting from his courtroom and arbitration skills, clients also turn to Tom for assistance in matters with both long- and short-term implications, including advice before disputes arise and litigation avoidance whenever possible.
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