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OLIVA GIBBS LLP RECOGNIZED AMONG TOP ENERGY LAW FIRMS BY CHAMBERS USA
February 2024 – Oliva Gibbs has been recognized as one of Texas' top mid-sized law firms for Energy & Natural Resources work in the 2024 ...
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The Suspense is Killing Me! – When Formal Notice May be Required Under North Dakota’s Suspense Statute
February 2024 – In Powell v. Statoil Oil & Gas LP, the North Dakota Supreme Court examined the implications of failing to notify a suspended ...
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Forgive Us Our Trespasses? Not if the BLM Has Anything to Say About It
February 2024 – In True Oil LLC v. BLM, the Wyoming Federal District Court addressed whether a surface owner could grant a subsurface easement through ...
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The Corporate Transparency Act: Compliance Essentials for Energy Businesses
January 2024 – The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new federal law that requires certain business entities to report their Beneficial Owners to the ...
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Double Reservations and Double Fractions: Ohio Appellate Court Addresses Complex Fixed vs. Floating Royalty Interest Debate
January 2024 – In the case of Min. Dev. Inc. v. SWN Prod. (OHIO), LLC, et al., the Ohio Seventh District Court of Appeals addressed ...
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Louisiana Officially Granted Primacy Over Class VI Wells
January 2024 – On Dec. 28, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Louisiana primacy over Class VI injection wells under the Safe Water ...
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Defining Drilling Rights and Bad Faith in Oil and Gas Leases
May 2024 - J. Taylor Airey discusses a dispute over a lease agreement concerning mineral rights in the Marcellus Shale and the Utica Shale.
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Navigating the Master Services Agreement
December 2023 – Discover the significance of a Master Services Agreement (MSA) in shaping long-lasting business relationships.
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New Texas Business Courts
December 2023 – In June 2023, Governor Greg Abbott signed new legislation that will change the landscape in Texas for resolving business disputes. Texas House ...
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YOU SWAMPED MY WELLS!! – Texas Court finds that Saltwater Disposal May Create an Actionable Trespass
December 2023 - In the recent case of Iskandia Energy Operating, Inc. v. SWEPI LP, the Eighth District Court of Appeals addressed the issue of ...
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Clash of Convictions: HB 507 and the Battle for Oil and Gas Leasing on State-Owned Land
December 2023 - The Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio will decide if amendments to R.C. 155.33 through House Bill 507, ...
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Flying Under the Federal Radar: Deals Under the HSR Filing Threshold Provide Scrutiny-Free Opportunities for Operators
January 2024 – Oil and gas giants make waves with $100 billion+ acquisitions, reshaping the industry.
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Drilling Restrictions in the Permian? Maybe so!
December 2023 - The City of Midland has sought permission from the Railroad Commission of Texas to challenge drilling permits in the Permian Basin.
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Avoid PSA PTSD – When Defining Terms Such as “Net Royalty Acres,” Make Sure There is a Meeting of the Minds
November 2023 – In Foundation Minerals, LLC v. Montgomery, the New Mexico Court of Appeals considered whether a Mineral Estate Purchase Agreement (the “PSA”) was ...
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OLIVA GIBBS LLP WELCOMES PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER KULANDER
October 2023 – Oliva Gibbs is delighted to announce the addition of Professor Christopher Kulander as Of Counsel at the firm. Professor Kulander teaches energy ...
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Arbitration Clauses In Energy Contracts – Pros and Cons
November 2023 - Many contracts in the energy sector contain arbitrations clauses... But is it right for you?
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