Tuesday, February 10, 2026

ValueAct Sued by DOJ Over Halliburton-Baker Hughes Acquisition

What defines a passive investor as opposed to an activist investor? The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday April 4, 2016, that legal action has been taken against ValueAct Capital for their activist investor position related to the merger agreement between Halliburton and Baker Hughes. The lawsuit alleges impropriety with the lead up to the merger and accuses ValueAct

Keystone Pipeline - Oil & Gas 360

Does TransCanada’s Keystone XL Pipeline Stand a Snowball’s Chance in Court?

Oil & Gas 360® polled three international law experts to gauge the viability of the $15 billion Keystone XL legal action by TransCanada The saga that started back in 2008 continues. The Keystone XL oil pipeline did not die with a slammed door from White House. At least, not from the point of view of its sponsor’s corner office in

Colorado and North Dakota Join Wyoming in Lawsuit v. BLM Rulemaking

Three States are Suing the Federal Government to Preserve State Jurisdiction A federal judge has decided to allow North Dakota and Colorado to join a Wyoming lawsuit that challenges new rules from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding drilling on federal lands. “North Dakota regulators say the new federal rule could add years to the permitting process and hamper