In a big win for the energy industry, and in particular the energy-service industry, Judge Morales of the Southern District of Texas—Corpus Christi Division—recently dismissed an overtime lawsuit brought by Plaintiff Marcus Hargrave, ultimately finding that he was an “independent contractor” and thus, AIM Directional Services (“AIM”) was not subject to the Fair Labor Standards […]
Independent Contractor Status Further Defined in Hargrave v. Aim Directional Services
5 First Day Energy Actions Expected from President Biden
Barring a reversal by recount or litigation, Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. This article discusses what will happen on Day One for the energy industry. Our analysis is drawn from Biden’s own words, campaign pledges, and written policies—including his Clean Energy Revolution Fact Sheet and Plan for Climate Change […]
VIDEO: “Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Minutes or Less”
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL’s video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses a mineral lease dispute that has percolated up to the Texas Supreme Court.
SCOTX to Review Mineral Lease Boundary Dispute
In a case with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Texas Supreme Court has agreed to review the Thirteenth Court of Appeals decision in Ellison v. Three Rivers Acquisition LLC, No. 13-17-00046-CV, 2019 WL 613262 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Feb. 14, 2019).
PODCAST: Three New Important Oil-and-Gas Cases
KRCL litigation partner Tom Ciarlone, in the latest episode of the firm’s energy law podcast, delves into three oil-and-gas cases that were recently decided in Texas and Oklahoma.
Oil-and-Gas Class Actions: A Cautionary Tale
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL’s video series covering important legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses a recent verdict out of an Oklahoma federal court in a royalty underpayment class action. This is a cautionary tale that everyone in the […]
The Troubling Intersection of Division Orders, Joint Tenancies, and Estoppel
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL’s video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses the troubling intersection of division orders, joint tenancies, and estoppel.
PODCAST: Interview with In-House Counsel at Encore Permian
In the latest episode of KRCL’s energy law podcast, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone sits down with Brett Podkanowicz, in-house counsel for land and legal at Encore Permian in Midland, Texas.
Texas Supreme Court Addresses Interpretation of Oil-and-Gas Contracts
In the second episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL’s new video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, Tom Ciarlone examines a recent Texas Supreme Court decision on interpreting mineral leases and other oil-and-gas contracts.
Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Minutes or Less
Oil and Gas Law: In Five Minutes or Less is a new video series from KRCL’s Energy and Transportation Practice Group, covering important developments out of courts in Texas that are mission critical to industry professionals.