In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, learn when an “offset well” is not an offset well, according to the Texas Supreme Court. Also, get up to speed on the latest installment in the ongoing “fixed”-versus-“floating” royalty saga that continues to confound courts and counsel across the Lone Star State.
Offset Wells and the Ongoing “Fixed”-Versus-“Floating” Royalty Saga
Solid Drilling Waste Management and Recycling in the Oil Patch
In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, KRCL’s energy practice group leader, Tom Ciarlone, is joined by Blake Scott, President of Scott Energy Technologies. Blake explores cost-effective, risk-reducing, and often innovative strategies for solid drilling waste management and recycling.
Indemnity and Access Agreements in Environmental Investigations in the Oilfield and Beyond
KRCL is proud to offer this complimentary, on-demand CLE seminar at its new online presence for webinars, www.krclwebinars.com. In this course, Bruce Flowers covers access agreements for environmental investigations and provides an overview for understanding environmental indemnities.
Visa Strategies in the Trump Era and How to Attract and Retain Key Employees in the Oil Patch
KRCL is proud to offer this complimentary, on-demand CLE seminar at its new online presence for webinars, www.krclwebinars.com. In this course, James Prappas discusses the legal changes in the current administration which have affected employers’ abilities to hire employees on temporary (nonimmigrant) visas and immigrant (i.e., green card a/k/a lawful permanent resident) visas and related current developments.
The Evolution of the DOL, the NLRB, and the EEOC Since the November 2016 Election
KRCL is proud to offer this complimentary, on-demand CLE seminar at its new online presence for webinars, www.krclwebinars.com. In this course, Andrea (AJ) Johnson addresses the legal changes in the current administration which have affected overtime and DOL rulings, National Labor Relations Act concerns (affecting unionized and non-unionized employees), handbook statements and clauses, and EEOC […]
Trump’s Energy Initiatives: What Are They and Where Do They Stand?
KRCL is proud to offer this complimentary, on-demand CLE seminar at its new online presence for webinars, www.krclwebinars.com. In this course, Demetri Economou presents a survey of President Trump’s energy agenda as developed from his campaign through the second year of his presidency, and an analysis of the litigation, regulatory, and practical considerations that have emerged as a result.
The Neverending Story: “Fixed” vs. “Floating” Royalties in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court and our Courts of Appeals have now been struggling for years with the elusive distinction between “fixed” and “floating” royalties. In application, the difference between the two can have drastic and—depending on your position in a mineral title dispute—potentially catastrophic consequences.
Top 10 Mistakes When Drafting Non-Competes in the Oil Patch
In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, Chip Morris will talk to us about the top ten mistakes employers can make—in the oilfield, and beyond—when drafting non-compete agreements.
SCOTX: When An “Offset Well” Is Not An Offset Well
As I wrote in a recent blog post, oil-and-gas leases will often include an offset drilling clause. Such clauses stipulate that, if a well is drilled on a neighboring tract in proximity to the leasehold, the lessee generally has three options: drill an offset well to prevent drainage; release acreage, so the lessor can independently […]
Oil and Gas Law: 2Q18 Update
The second quarter of the year has seen abundant activity at the intersection of the energy industry and the law. These are some of the highlights.