The Texas Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that has the potential to alter the landscape of the industry.
Can Consent Be Withheld Arbitrarily in the Oil Patch?
Pitfalls and Best Practices Surrounding Digital Signatures in the Oil Patch and Beyond
In the latest episode of our energy law podcast, the managing partner of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC‘s Houston office, Marcy Rothman, discusses pitfalls and best practices surrounding digital signatures in the oil patch and beyond.
Fifth Circuit Sets Dangerous Precedent for Oil-and-Gas Class Actions
Earlier this week, in Seeligson v. Devon Energy Production Co. LP, the Fifth Circuit reversed a Texas federal court’s decision to certify a class of mineral lessors who had sued Devon Energy for the alleged underpayment of royalties. While at first blush this may sound like a victory for the industry, precisely the opposite is […]
Complimentary Energy Law Breakfast Seminar
Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC’s Energy Practice Group will be hosting a complimentary breakfast seminar on November 8, 2018, from 8:00–10:30 a.m. at the Hess Club in Houston, Texas. Gain knowledge and practice insights—on contract negotiation, corporate taxation, and high-stakes litigation—to meet the day’s challenges at the office.
Offset Wells and the Ongoing “Fixed”-Versus-“Floating” Royalty Saga
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.
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.