Lynn Swanson Named One of New Orleans CityBusiness’ Women of the Year

New Orleans CityBusiness has named Lynn Swanson one of the city’s Women of the Year. CityBusiness honors Women of the Year for helping move the region forward with energy, innovative ideas, achievements, and a commitment to excellence. Honorees were selected based on industry and community involvement and achievement. A luncheon will be held for honorees [...]

Recent Developments in the Battle Over Hydraulic Fracturing

The Marcellus Shale stretches across the Appalachian Mountains, and may hold over 500 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Gas companies are eager to exploit this resource using the controversial technique, hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”). This valuable and untapped resource has caused a battle in the northeast among gas companies, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal [...]