Massey Energy

Battle Looms For Coastal Wetland In Southern California

According to a report by Reuters, Devon Energy  is in discussions to acquire privately held Felix Energy. [The Motley Fool] Google is nearly doubling the amount of renewable energy feeding its massive data centers that enable more than 1 billion people to search for information. [ABC] Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was convicted Thursday… Keep reading →

Central Utah Anchors State's Coal Mining Industry

 Ed. note: This is a new weekly column by Elie Mystal, Managing Editor of Above the Law Redline. This space will focus on the laws that exist, should exist, and should be put out of their misery. OVER-REGULATED Gag Orders: Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship is under criminal indictment for his role in the death… Keep reading →

Massey Energy CEO Testifies At Senate Hearing On Mine Safety

Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was criminally indicted for being responsible for the deaths of 29 coal miners in 2010 and in the interest of ensuring a fair trial U.S. District Judge Irene Berger sealed all court records. However, several major media organizations are challenging the gag order. “The news outlets could have good… Keep reading →