Topic: Deepwater Horizon

Hollywood’s October Surprise
Hollywood’s October Surprise May 2, 2016 Bruce Thompson It is predictable that in the end phases of the 2016 election Hollywood will try to shape public perceptions. But in a big budget/big star vehicle film, we can guardedly take heart.
Will Kurt Mix, Criminal Defendant in the BP Deepwater Horizon Incident, Go Free?
Will Kurt Mix, Criminal Defendant in the BP Deepwater Horizon Incident, Go Free? September 30, 2013 Bruce Thompson Former BP engineer Kurt Mix was the first, and for some time only, person criminally charged in the Deepwater Horizon incident. He has a court date October 2nd.
Deepwater Horizon -- BP's Response to Inflated Government Flow Estimates
Deepwater Horizon -- BP's Response to Inflated Government Flow Estimates July 14, 2013 Bruce Thompson As the Deepwater Horizon aftermath winds down, the government has its hands in BP's pockets.
Deepwater Horizon -- Apportionment of Blame
Deepwater Horizon -- Apportionment of Blame June 26, 2013 Bruce Thompson The fat lady hasn't sung yet -- despite what the Administration would like us to believe.
Lying to Congress -- the IRS vs. BP
Lying to Congress -- the IRS vs. BP May 26, 2013 Bruce Thompson The current IRS scandal has certain parallels to the government's handlling of the Deepwater Horizon fiasco.
The Deepwater Horizon Trial: A Headache for Obama?
The Deepwater Horizon Trial: A Headache for Obama? April 27, 2013 Bruce Thompson The Obama administration might bite off more than it can chew if it tries to take every last penny out of BP.
Deepwater Horizon: the Government on Trial?
Deepwater Horizon: the Government on Trial? February 26, 2013 Bruce Thompson Too many cooks spoiled the Gulf of Mexico.
Deepwater Horizon - Pre-Trial Maneuvering
Deepwater Horizon - Pre-Trial Maneuvering February 20, 2013 Bruce Thompson The waters grow murker.
Deepwater Horizon Update - The Civil Trial Phase
Deepwater Horizon Update - The Civil Trial Phase February 17, 2013 Bruce Thompson The Deepwater Horizon legal proceedings get even deeper.
United Nations looks to extract significant profit from Brazilian offshore oil bonanza
United Nations looks to extract significant profit from Brazilian offshore oil bonanza September 24, 2012 Kurt Wayne United Nations looking to grab up to 7% of profits of the emerging gigantic offshore oil fields off southeastern Brazil.