Protecting What You Own: How Mineral and Royalty Owners Can Avoid Creating Future Title Problems Published June 4, 2026 Most mineral and royalty owners assume ownership disputes arise because someone did something wrong. In reality, many disputes develop much more quietly. A deed is interpreted one way. Royalty payments are calculated accordingly. Division orders are… Read more »
When Payment History Becomes Evidence: How Operators Can Reduce Title Risk Before a Dispute Arises Published June 4, 2026 A deed is drafted decades before acquisition. Interests pass through multiple generations. Royalty owners die, estates are administered, and ownership records become increasingly complex over time. By the time a dispute surfaces, the operator may simply… Read more »
When the Deed Is Not the Whole Story: What Recent Cases Teach About Modern Title Analysis Published June 4, 2026 For decades, title examination in Texas mineral transactions often began with a straightforward question: What does the deed say? That question remains essential. But recent litigation has highlighted an equally important one: How has the… Read more »
Key Man Insurance Policies and Ownership Buyouts in the Event of Death, Disability, or Incapacitation Published May 6, 2026 In closely held businesses, continuity often comes down to a single, uncomfortable question: what happens when someone essential to the company is suddenly no longer there? For many organizations, the answer is not theoretical. Leadership, client… Read more »
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Right Tool for You? written by Miguel Otero Published May 6, 2026 When we meet with new estate planning clients, one question comes up almost every time: What is the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust, and which one makes sense for my situation? It is… Read more »
Keeping Development Projects Moving: What Happens Between Acquisition and a Stabilized Asset written by Miguel Otero Published April 9, 2026 In commercial real estate, the purchase closing is often treated as the big milestone. In reality, it is often just the starting point. The period between acquisition and stabilization is when deals either mature into… Read more »
Beyond the Closing Table: Locking in the Long-Term Hold written by Dean Goodrich Published April 9, 2026 Leasing, financing, and exit strategies for modern commercial real estate assets require operators to manage a sophisticated intersection of contractual mandates and property law. The primary framework governing these assets involves financing documents and lender requirements, the management… Read more »
Managing Risk in Commercial Real Estate Projects: A Legal Strategy Focus on Acquisition and Due Diligence written by Tannon Symm Published April 9, 2026 Risk management in commercial real estate projects starts well before closing or construction; it really takes shape during the acquisition and due diligence phase. At this stage, legal strategy isn’t just… Read more »
The Business of Law: A COO’s Perspective Published March 9, 2026 Lawyers prepare to practice law, but not necessarily business. Ask a lawyer about business, and you may hear: “I became a lawyer to avoid financials,” or “If you say ‘budget,’ I’m ending this conversation.” Yet the practice of law is a business. At its… Read more »
The Spectrum of Post-Closing Indemnities Published February 6, 2026 Whether you’re buying or selling, Post-closing Indemnities (“PCIs”) are an essential piece of every transaction. Perhaps even more important than the assets themselves, PCIs are obligations tied to each party that survive closing and allocate the liability stemming from specific claims related to the assets. While… Read more »
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