Force Majeure in 2025: Texas Courts Demand Clarity in Oil & Gas Contracts written by Miguel Otero Published September 4, 2024 Generally speaking, a force majeure clause is a contractual provision allocating the risk of loss if performance becomes impossible or impracticable, especially as a result of an event or effect that the parties could… Read more »
We Need a Contract…But What Type of Contract? written by Matt Reynolds Published April 3, 2024 Negotiating and entering into contracts is an inevitable part of every business. As almost anyone who has gone through the process can attest, starting with the right type of contract is one of the most important first steps. Different… Read more »
The Pain Points of NDAs: Understanding the Challenges written by Katie Parker Published May 1, 2024 Non-Disclosure Agreements (“NDAs”) are a staple in the business world, providing protection for confidential information and ensuring sensitive data stays secure. NDAs aim to keep information safe from falling into the wrong hands, whether you are an employee, contractor,… Read more »
More Tiers for Less Tears: Tiered Insurance Programs in MSAs written by Saayem Rahman Published June 5, 2024 The oil and gas industry is an industry of high risk and high reward, and where there is risk, insurance follows. These risks exist for upstream, midstream, and downstream companies alike. To offset this risk, oil and… Read more »
Common Red Flags in Shared Development Between Oil Companies and Landowners: And How to Resolve Them written by Katie Parker Published February 7, 2024 When oil companies partner with landowners for shared development, the relationship can be incredibly productive and beneficial for both parties. While oil companies aim to responsibly develop valuable resources, landowners seek… Read more »
Produced Brine Ownership: Worth the Salt, But Who Owns it? written by Jim Strawn Published January 10, 2024 As the demand for valuable minerals sourced from produced water increases, the question of ownership surrounding brine and its components becomes increasingly pertinent. Understanding who retains rights to these minerals is essential for those involved in oil… Read more »
Accommodating the Co-Development of Traditional and Renewable Energy written by Miguel Otero Published March 6, 2024 In the ever-evolving energy landscape, oil pump jacks, towering wind turbines, and solar farms are becoming unlikely neighbors. Across Texas and other states, drilling operations are increasingly coexisting with renewable energy projects. But with these new neighbors come new… Read more »
The Life Cycle of Investment Funds: Evergreen vs. Annualized written by Saayem Rahman Published October 11, 2023 When it comes to money management, funds are an indispensable tool for the smart investor, but knowing which type of fund best suits your needs is a difficult task for even the most experienced professionals. Annualized and Evergreen… Read more »
Blue Skies Smiling at Me: Exemptions to Registration written by Andrew Clinton Published November 8, 2023 Fund investment has historically been a source of potential fraud. As a result, it remains subject to various promulgated federal and state regulations to ensure transparency and disclosure in the pre-investment process. Among these regulations are Blue Sky laws… Read more »
Keep it in the Family (and Friends) Friends and Family Raise: Promotion and Fee Structure written by Miranda Caballero Published December 13, 2023 When raising capital from friends and family, structuring the deal appropriately is crucial for long-term success. These early investors often believe in the founder’s vision before there is much (if any) tangible… Read more »
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