The Energy Law

MARCH 7, 2023

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.” Dawkins , 483 S.W.3d

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The Energy Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Produced water—a substance traditionally considered to be a useless byproduct of fracing—has recently become a valuable product that can be treated and sold to operators for drilling. This substance can be dangerous to the environment, so operators are required to carefully dispose of it—a costly endeavor. COG Operating, LLC , No.

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The Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2022

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).

E&A 98

E&A Instrumentation Education Management 98

The Energy Law

JANUARY 23, 2023

Increasing the flexibility of survey timelines: Before construction of the proposed project can begin, BOEM’s current regulations require that commercial lessees submit a Construction and Operations Plan (“COP”) containing survey data that characterizes both the seabed and sub-seabed that will be disturbed.

Offshore 98

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The Energy Law

MARCH 25, 2020

Companies are grappling with a multitude of issues — from the health and safety of employees to increased cyber security risks to financial and operational stability. In a cross default situation, lenders and creditors under those other instruments would be entitled to seek immediate repayment of all indebtedness amounts.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

If the target tract of land is potentially community property, it would be prudent to have both spouses execute the lease and any subsequent instruments. A spouse may acquire property as separate property if, in the instrument of acquisition, the spouse declares that the property is being acquired as separate property and with separate funds.

Instrumentation 52

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The Energy Law

MAY 26, 2023

7] The Fifth Circuit noted that even though the SRA-L was made part of the umbrella of the executive branch via its placement in the Department of Transportation and Development after its creation, it maintained substantial control over its operations. That retention of autonomy tilted against finding SRA-L an arm of the state.

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