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OG Talks: Good Energy – Episode 5 | Transactions in Oil and Gas
January 2025 - Discover insights from Oliva Gibbs’ transactional practice in Episode 5 of OG Talks: Good Energy. Learn about defect limitations, due diligence, and ...
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Oliva Gibbs Advises Brigham Exploration on Acquisition of Great Western Drilling’s Permian Basin Assets
HOUSTON — Oliva Gibbs LLP advised Brigham Exploration (“BEXP”) in its acquisition of Great Western Drilling Ltd.’s (“GWDC”) non-operated assets in Texas and New ...
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“After Acquired Title” to Remain a Caged-Bird after Dellit v. Schleder, 2022 MT 196, 518 P.3d 830
Introduction “No one has a vested interest in any rule of common law.” Meech v. Hillhaven W., 776 P.2d 488, 494 (Mont. 1989). Luckily ...
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Coverting a “Fixed” to a “Floating” NPRI: What (If Anything) Does ConocoPhillips v. Hahn Add to the Conversation?
In ConocoPhillips Co. v. Hahn, the Supreme Court of Texas addressed whether a “fixed” nonparticipating royalty interest (“NPRI”) was later converted to a “floating” ...
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Offshore? Not So Fast: Biden’s New Drilling Block
On January 6, President Biden announced an executive action affecting offshore drilling prior to the end of his term. Biden has issued a decree ...
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An Update on the Offshore Oil and Gas Development Ban
On January 20, President Trump issued several executive orders taking aim at former President Biden’s offshore oil and gas development bans, as well as ...
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No Risk, No Reward: The Liberty v. NDIC Decision Holds That Risk Penalties Can be Recovered From Total Unit Production
In Liberty Petro. Corp. v. N.D. Indus. Comm’n, the Supreme Court of North Dakota addressed whether nonconsent risk penalties must be assessed on a well-by-well ...
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Happiness is Setting Clear Boundaries — Especially in Overriding Royalty Assignments
Assignments of interests in oil and gas leases often incorporate by reference outside agreements. This can be a helpful shortcut to avoid including every ...
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No Standing, No Sale: What Cardinal Minerals, LLC v. Miller Means for Ohio Mineral Transactions
Who has standing to challenge abandonment of a mineral interest under the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act (“DMA”)? Earlier this year in two cases, both ...
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Retained Liabilities: The Hidden Dealmakers in Oil and Gas PSAs
In the context of an oil and gas purchase and sale agreement (“PSA”), retained liabilities refer to the responsibilities or obligations that the seller ...
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Oliva Gibbs Attorney Featured in Energy Law Advisor
Ally McCluskey‘s article, “Texas Judge Overturns Non-Compete Rule—What Energy Companies Should Do Next,” was featured in the Institute of Energy Law’s October 2024 issue ...
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Oliva Gibbs Co-Owner Featured in Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section
Brad Gibbs‘ article, “This is Not Your Father’s Producers 88: A Practical Guide to Retained Acreage, Depth, Terminations, Continuous Development, and Other Pitfalls in ...
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Oliva Gibbs Attorney Featured in Westlaw Today
September 2024 — In April of 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas posted a year-end review of production for the year of 2023. According to ...
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Increased Efficiencies in the Permian Basin Contribute to National Growth
September 2024 — In April of 2024, the Railroad Commission of Texas posted a year-end review of production for the year of 2023. According to ...
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Two Oliva Gibbs Attorneys Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers
September 2024 - Two Oliva Gibbs LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list.
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Carbon Copy: Pennsylvania’s CO2 Storage Plan Breaks New Ground
September 2024 — Pennsylvania dropped a major update for the carbon capture world, and it’s making waves. With the passage of the Carbon Capture and ...
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