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Getting Ready to Sell: Disclosure Schedules

Getting Ready to Sell: Disclosure Schedules written by Tannon Symm Published June 8, 2023 Disclosure Schedules are a set of documents made up of exceptions and affirmative lists regarding a transaction, but before delving into what exceptions or affirmative lists are and why they are important, it’s paramount to have a grasp of representations and… Read more »

Taxes, Maybe They Aren’t Such a Certainty: Sales Use Tax and Property Tax Abatement in Texas

Taxes, Maybe They Aren’t Such a Certainty: Sales Use Tax and Property Tax Abatement in Texas written by Matt Dishong Published February 8, 2023 “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Even 200 years after Benjamin Franklin famously uttered these words, this saying still rings true … MOST of the time. Renewable energy companies own… Read more »

Power Play: Tips for Surface Agreements for Renewable Energy Projects

Power Play: Surface Agreement Tips for Renewable Energy Projects written by Tannon Symm and Kaysha Spoon Surface leases are the foundation of renewable energy ventures, whether solar and wind farms, geothermal, or even hydroelectric power. These agreements permit companies to build and access facilities, generate and capture power, and store and transport that power on… Read more »

The Crucial Role of Environmental Due Diligence and a Permit Matrix in Renewable Energy Projects

The Crucial Role of Environmental Due Diligence and a Permit Matrix in Renewable Energy Projects written by Miranda Caballero Published March 8, 2023 As the world increasingly turns its attention toward sustainable energy solutions, renewable energy companies are at the forefront of a transformative shift. However, with great innovation comes significant responsibility—especially in the realms… Read more »

Even Non-Operators Need Title Work

Even Non-Operators Need Title Work A promise RR&A makes to our clients is that we are not interested in selling you services you do not need. When purchasing a non-operated interest, you likely do not need a full-scale drilling or division order title opinion covering the entire land and leasehold subject to your investment. There… Read more »

Well, Well, Well, What Do We Have Here? Acquiring Wellbore-Only Interests

Well, Well, Well, What Do We Have Here? Acquiring Wellbore-Only Interests written by Andrew Clinton It has been generally accepted that acquiring wellbore-only interests as a Non-Operator is considered a relatively low-risk investment. In fact, many groups view such acquisitions as an entry point due to the perceived lower barrier to entrance and lack of… Read more »

FTC Bans Non-compete Agreements April 23, 2024

FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements April 23, 2024 written by Tannon Symm On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to implement a new rule that would ban a majority of non-compete provisions for most American workers. This rule will make most previous non-compete provisions null and void and will restrict businesses from being able… Read more »

FTC Bans Non-compete Agreements Update June 28, 2024

FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements Update June 28, 2024 written by Tannon Symm According to the Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”), a final rule that a federal agency has approved will become effective 120 days after being published in the Federal Register. That date has finally been set for the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) landmark rule… Read more »