Practice Makes Perfect — But Variety Makes You Unstoppable written by Kaysha Spoon Many attorneys start their careers in a single practice area and never leave it. Whether it’s corporate law, litigation, or real estate, over time, what was once a valuable focus can become a professional ceiling. Staying in a single practice area may… Read more »
Why We Chose Denver: RR&A’s Newest Office Location written by Rachel Reese When deciding on our next office location, the team at RR&A looked at three factors. First, we looked for a city that had a good culture fit. Next, we sought out a place where we could find top legal talent. And last but… Read more »
Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Career, Culture, and Counsel at RR&A written by Matt Reynolds Over the course of a legal career, fortunate attorneys will have the chance to work in a variety of settings. Working for a large firm, a boutique firm, or as in-house counsel all present unique challenges and opportunities. Whether an… Read more »
Securities Offerings: How to Know If Your Capital Raise is Legal or an Expensive Mistake written by Jacob Wilson Raising capital for a business involves more than identifying investors and presenting a compelling ideas; it also requires strict compliance with federal and state securities laws. Missteps, often stemming from misunderstandings or informal planning, can lead… Read more »
Intangible Costs, Tangible Benefits: How Investors can Leverage IDC’s for Favorable Tax Deductions written by Saayem Rahman The profit incentive behind developing oil and gas wells is an alluring prospect for investors, but the prohibitively high costs of drilling for oil and gas can act as a deterrent for those looking to enter the industry…. Read more »
Deferring Taxes Below the Surface: The Role of 1031 Exchanges in Oil & Gas Investments written by Miranda Caballero In the complex world of oil and gas investment, few strategies match the power of a Section 1031 Exchange (“1031 Exchange”). Rooted in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, this longstanding provision allows investors to… Read more »
Successor Liability: Protecting Yourself in Uncertain Times written by Saayem Rahman When negotiating a transaction, one of the most important questions to answer is: Who is ultimately responsible for what happens after the deal closes? This often leads to a discussion about successor liability—a key issue in many transactions. Successor liability means that the buyer… Read more »
Leveraging Acreage Swaps for Strategic Growth: How 1031 Exchanges Can Enhance Oil and Gas Deals written by Jacob Wilson In the world of oil and gas, strategic land positioning can determine whether a company thrives or stagnates. Consider two operators who each own non-contiguous acreage in the same formation—one in the northeast quadrant of a… Read more »
Buyer be WARNed: An Overview of Potential Issues in Workforce Transitions written by Dean Goodrich In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy sector, a seemingly straightforward piece of federal legislation —the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act —frequently emerges as a pivotal factor in transaction structuring and risk mitigation. Enacted in 1988, the WARN… Read more »
Finding, Funding, and Flipping written by Matt Reynolds The business model of many oil and gas developers can be boiled down to three points: Finding, Funding, and Flipping. The order, preparation, and strategy put into place around these points are often the major determining factors in whether a business will be successful. 1. Have a… Read more »
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