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Texas Supreme Court Holds that References to “One-Eighth” in Old Oil and Gas Conveyances Presumptively Refer to the Entire Mineral Estate

The Energy Law

According to the Court, the estate-misconception theory was so prevalent in instruments in and around 1924—the time of the deed at issue—that “courts have taken judicial notice of this widespread phenomenon.” Texas courts refer to this phenomenon as the “estate-misconception” theory. Dawkins , 483 S.W.3d

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One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners

The Energy Law

In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise.

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United States Supreme Court Halts OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine-or-Test Rule, But Allows CMS Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate to Stand

The Energy Law

draw[ing] no distinctions based on industry or risk of exposure to COVID-19.” The Court emphasized that the rule constitutes “a significant encroachment into the lives—and health—of a vast number of employees” and goes beyond the Secretary’s power to set workplace safety standards (as opposed to broad public health measures).

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Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

Energy Transfer

His $10 million donation in 2012 was instrumental in the creation of Klyde Warren Park , a beloved 5.2-acre Warrens influence extends beyond business success, demonstrating how a blend of strategic vision and compassionate giving can create a lasting legacy. acre green space that reconnects the citys uptown and downtown areas.

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Servitudes: Didn’t They Get the Memo?

The Energy Law

That statute specifically states that the recorded memorandum affects third parties “to the same extent as would recordation of the instrument evidencing it.” Louisiana provides specifically for the recordation of a memorandum of lease, often referred to as a notice of lease.

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Key Issues in OTC Derivatives Contracts as COVID-19 Disrupts Global Financial Markets

The Energy Law

Often a default under a derivatives contract qualifies as a cross default to a company’s credit facility or other financial instrument, subject to certain dollar thresholds (if applicable). If we can answer questions about these OTC developments or assist with any other derivatives matters, please contact Nina Skinner. [1]

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Department of Interior Takes Steps to Update Offshore Wind Regulatory Scheme

The Energy Law

Changes to financial assurance requirements: The proposed rule would eliminate the supplemental financial assurance currently required before COP approval, simplify the requirements for financial assurance during the early stages of a commercial lease, and provide more options for the financial assurance instruments that BOEM may accept.