While oil and gas company-defendants—and several courts alike—have deemed the applicability of the subsequent purchaser doctrine to mineral leases a settled issue of law, plaintiff-landowners have continued to argue otherwise.  A landowner in a recent Louisiana legacy lawsuit filed a Supreme Court writ application challenging a dismissal based upon the subsequent purchaser doctrine.  On February 18, the Supreme Court denied the writ application, maintaining in force the dismissal of all claims against defendants BP America Production Company and BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas), Inc.  Liskow lawyers Kelly Becker, Katie Roth, and Kathryn Gonski served as appellate counsel.   

On December 5, 2018, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled in favor of Louisiana taxpayers confirming a lower court ruling that Act 109, legislation amending La. R.S. 47:33, a state income tax statute that provides a credit to taxpayers for income taxes paid in other states, is unconstitutional. Liskow handled this litigation for the taxpayers from the ruling of the Nineteenth Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge through the Louisiana Supreme Court decision confirming that Act 109 discriminates against interstate commerce in violation of the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution.

"The firm is experiencing an exciting period of growth, and the opening of our Baton Rouge office is only a fraction of what we are doing to meet our clients' ever-changing needs. Since the founding of Liskow & Lewis in 1935, clients have always been at the center of our plans. I am thrilled that we are able to increase our presence in Baton Rouge, and we look forward to keeping our clients at the focus of all that we do at Liskow & Lewis.”

- Bob Angelico, President and Managing Partner

The Calcasieu River Waterway Harbor Safety Committee has recognized Liskow & Lewis lawyer Louis Buatt “for his exceptionally innovative thinking and his steadfast support of the Calcasieu Ship Channel and the environmental needs of southwest Louisiana.”

The Lake Charles Harbor and Terminal District maintains the Wetland Restoration Escrow Account — a reserve account under the supervision of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority. 

The National WWII Museum features a rich collection of artifacts that bring history to life. From D-Day galleries to the 4D cinematic experience, Beyond All Boundaries, from the soaring US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center to the groundbreaking new Campaigns of Courage, this world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors through stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation. This video provides a preview.

Located on the bank of the Mississippi River since 1853, the Bisso family has long been a part of the American maritime and offshore oilfield history. The story began in the 1870's when Joseph Bisso constructed handmade wooden rowboats to ferry passengers and commodities across the Mississippi River in New Orleans. 

Liskow is proud to partner with BP, a company with a demonstrated commitment to diversity that is establishing a standard of excellence for us all. To encourage diversity efforts within the industry, BP has created the BP Legal Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Award. Liskow is honored to be the recipient of the inaugural D&I Award. 

Congratulations to BP for making diversity and inclusion a focus in the workplace. “Building a diverse BP where every employee is valued is one of the ways we’ll succeed together. It really is that simple,” says CEO of BP, Bob Dudley.