Includes bibliographical references and index.

Scope -- The science of fracking -- Jurisdiction -- Federal statutory framework -- Regulatory infrastructure -- The fracking frontier -- The economics of fracking -- Theories of liability -- Initial pleadings and procedures -- Pretrial discovery and investigation -- The fracking trial -- Damages and remedies -- Worker safety and injury claims -- Mineral leasing law and policy -- Industry reporting issues -- Corporate risk management and best practices -- Shareholder and stakeholder protection -- Insurance and risk -- Optimizing citizen activism -- Public policy.