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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, energy has become one of the country’s most pressing concerns. Rising electricity costs, grid instability, and increasing demand have placed new pressure on policymakers, regulators, utilities, and consumers. Against this backdrop, Representative Troy Balderson of Ohio introduced the Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act—commonly referred to as the ARC Act. Given my work over the past four decades in energy regu

Oil prices continue gravitating back toward the $60-per-barrel range, even when short-term volatility moves the market higher or lower. While this level appears stable, the reasons behind it are more structural than they may seem. In my work involving upstream oil and gas development, mineral economics, and energy regulation, I’ve seen how long-term fundamentals—rather than daily price swings—shape where the market ultimately settles. Today’s pricing reflects strong global su

We are pleased to announce that Ralph Cantafio , a seasoned attorney with 40 years of experience in oil & gas and natural resources law , has been admitted to the Round Table Group (RTG) consortium of scholars and practitioners. This prestigious recognition highlights Ralph’s extensive expertise in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) , including mediation, arbitration, and expert witness services , as well as his deep knowledge of complex legal and commercial matters in th

We are pleased to announce that Ralph Cantafio , a highly experienced attorney with 40 years of expertise in oil & gas and natural resources law , has been accepted into the American Arbitration Association International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) roster of mediators and arbitrators . This prestigious recognition highlights Ralph’s extensive knowledge and proven track record in providing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, including mediation, arbit