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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s

The Energy Law

In 2006, however, BlueStone acquired the lease and became responsible for paying royalties on production thereunder. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., Key Takeaway The Court’s holdings in BlueStone are particularly instructive for lessees and lessors entering into oil and gas agreements. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

The Energy Law

In 2006, however, BlueStone acquired the lease and became responsible for paying royalties on production thereunder. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., Key Takeaway The Court’s holdings in BlueStone are particularly instructive for lessees and lessors entering into oil and gas agreements. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex.

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Texas Supreme Court Update: The Court Decides Issue of First Impression Related to the Scope of an Oil and Gas Lease’s Free-Use Clause and Further Interprets Conflicting Royalty Clause Provisions

The Energy Law

In 2006, however, BlueStone acquired the lease and became responsible for paying royalties on production thereunder. Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co., The Court’s holdings in BlueStone are particularly instructive for lessees and lessors entering into oil and gas agreements. 19-0459, 2021 WL 936175 (Tex. 3d 198, 211 (Tex.

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Fifth Circuit Recognizes Gas Purchaser’s Right to Cancel Contract Due to Title Dispute

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Flint Hills, a crude oil refiner, agreed to purchase Mexican condensate from JAG. In 2006, Flint Hills received information that PMI/Pemex had been experiencing thefts of condensate. Flint Hills cancelled the agreement and JAG brought a contract action alleging breach.

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EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Issue Draft Guidance on Waters Protected by Clean Water Act

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715 (2006). In this vein, non-navigable tributaries are subject to CWA jurisdiction, if the tributary is connected to a downstream traditional navigable water, and flow in the tributary is at least seasonal. Army Corps of Engineers, 531 U.S. 159 (2001) (SWANCC) and Rapanos v. United States, 547 U.S. Guidance at 13. Guidance at 21.