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The risks of non-compliance for energy companies have increased exponentially under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The new law prohibits market manipulation, establishes a broad range of civil penalties under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act, and increases the level of criminal penalties for violations. FERC has recently established new polices on enforcement and compliance and significantly increased its enforcement activities in a number of areas.
The firm represents and advises clients on:
- Litigation
- Investigations
- Standards of Conduct issues
- Codes of Conduct regarding affiliates activities
- Development and implementation of compliance programs
- Financial audits
- Operational audits
Representative Matters
- Energy Transfer Partners and Oasis Pipeline, two large natural gas pipelines, in federal investigations by FERC and CFTC regarding alleged market manipulation and undue discrimination and in resulting litigation at FERC.
- Seven major energy trade associations, including the Edison Electric Institute and the Electric Power Supply Association, in preparing a White Paper on FERC Enforcement matters, presenting it to FERC, and paving the way for significant reforms to FERC’s enforcement program.
- Numerous clients in non-public investigations.
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