Katrina Lucas

On May 17, 2024, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Carl v. Hilcorp Energy Co., No. 24-0036, and confirmed that lessees can deduct gas used off lease in post-production activities when calculating “market value at the well” royalties. The Court’s decision likely spells the end of recent efforts to upend longstanding practices for calculating such royalties. Partners Benjamin Gonsoulin and Macey Reasoner Stokes and associate Elisabeth Butler share their thoughts: https://okt.to/XCnNa4

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An important decision for mineral and royalty owners.

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There is much talk in the media about new oil drilling in Colorado but what to do about the old pumpjack, virtually dormant wells across the front range? Check out this article by my partner, Sean Martin Stewart, on at least one option available to land owners.

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The Supreme Court of Texas case of Occidental Permian v. Citation 2002 Investment offers insights into interpreting complex conveyance instruments with multiple granting clauses and other provisions. This high-stakes case highlights the importance of precise drafting and holistic interpretation when navigating conveyance intricacies. Learn more on the Energy & the Law blog.

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In United States v. Osage Wind LLC, a federal court in Oklahoma has granted a decision, granting permanent injunctive relief and ordering the ejectment of a wind turbine farm. Get insights into the legal intricacies and implications of this case in the latest post by my colleague Charlie Sartain on Energy & the Law.

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Check out the latest story from Responsible Investor #ResponsibleInvestor #AssetManagers #ESG #Banks #Litigation

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Here is some further information to update my post on Saturday regarding the Texas federal court blocking the DOL rule increasing the salary threshold for exempt employees. But, the rule only enjoins state of Texas employees. Otherwise, the rule is in effect today. #LegalUpdate.

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Legal Update🚨SCOTUS recently made a decision regarding what qualifies as 'oil' under the #OilPollutionAct, rejecting companies' attempts to revive claims against a Houston Ship Channel operator. Learn more about this decision in our latest case update by Molly Pela: https://bit.ly/3xAnKV5. #OilandGasLaw #OilandGas #Texas #SCOTUS #Litigation #OlivaGibbs #OGLawyers #EnergyLaw

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Highly informative article- follow the link to read it in full.

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On May 1, STCL Houston celebrates Law Day. Law Day provides an opportunity to understand how law and the legal process protect our liberty, strive to achieve justice, and contribute to the freedoms that all Americans share. For more information about Law Day, click here: https://bit.ly/4baAAI7 #STCLHouston #SouthTexasLaw #lawday

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