Oil and GasReal Estate Law Atmos Energy Corp v. Paul: Blanket Pipeline Easement Agreements May Allow for Multiple Easement Paths Atmos Energy Corp. v. Paul, 598 S.W.3d 431 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth 2020, no pet.) held…McCarn & Weir AdminMarch 22, 2022
Energy LawOil and Gas Piranha Partners v. Neuhoff: Considerations for identifying interests being assigned Piranha Partners v. Neuhoff, 596 S.W.3d 740 (Tex. 2020) held that an assignment of an…McCarn & Weir AdminJanuary 26, 2022
Energy LawOil and Gas Geary v. Two Bow Ranch: Appellate Court Holds that “Provisional Authority” to Exercise Executive Rights is Not Assignable Geary v. Two Bow Ranch Ltd., P’ship, No. 04-18-00610-CV, 2020 Tex. App. LEXIS 552 (Tex.…McCarn & Weir AdminJanuary 19, 2022
Energy LawOil and Gas WTX Fund, LLC v. Brown: El Paso Court of Appeals Confirms 1951 Deed Reservation WTX Fund, LLC v. Brown, 595 S.W.3d 285 (Tex. App.—El Paso 2020, pet. denied) held…McCarn & Weir AdminJanuary 6, 2022
Energy LawOil and Gas BlueStone Nat. Res. II, LLC v. Randle (Tex. 2021): Important considerations for Texas leases with “free-use” clauses. BlueStone Natural Resources II, LLC v. Randle, 620 S.W.3d 380 (Tex. 2021) held that (1)…McCarn & Weir AdminNovember 4, 2021
Energy LawOil and Gas ConocoPhillips Co. v. Ramirez (2020): Should the Court have allowed extrinsic evidence when determining a testator’s intent? Should the Court have allowed extrinsic evidence when determining a testator’s intent? ConocoPhillips Co. v.…McCarn & Weir AdminJune 3, 2021
Energy LawOil and Gas Jarzombek v. Ramsey Jarzombek v. Ramsey held that although a conveyance in a deed differed from that in a…McCarn & Weir AdminMarch 2, 2021
Energy LawOil and Gas Unsubordinated Leases and the Effect of Foreclosure on Pooled Units Samson Expl., LLC v. T.W. Moak & Moak Mortg. & Inv. Co. held that lands…McCarn & WeirOctober 6, 2020
Energy LawOil and Gas Operator Bankruptcy: Considerations for a Royalty or Mineral Owner Since the start of 2020, SARS-CoV-2 has caused the oil and gas industry to fall…McCarn & WeirSeptember 11, 2020
Energy LawOil and Gas Limitations on the Greatest Possible Estate Rule by Residuary Clauses Patrick S. Weir discusses a significant Texas case where a residuary clause determination could affect…McCarn & WeirAugust 13, 2020