Energy Law Today
Triumph at the Fifth Circuit
Our appellate team, including Thomas Ciarlone and Demetri Economou, proved triumphant at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Within one week of arguments, Ciarlone and Economou obtained a summary judgment and seven-figure fee award. Another […]
PODCAST: ENERGY LAW ROUND UP – Production in Paying Quantities
Tune in as Energy team co-chair Thomas Ciarlone discusses production in paying quantities, an increasingly litigated issue in courts across Texas, affecting operators and others in the industry.
Thomas Ciarlone to present at the Dallas Bar Association Energy Section Meeting on Cessation of Production and Production in Paying Quantities
Tom's presentation on "Cessation of Production and Production in Paying Quantities: A Primer for Operators" will take place on Wednesday, December 15, from noon to 1:00 p.m. and will advise operators and other industry participants on everything […]
5 First Day Energy Actions Expected from President Biden
This article discusses what will happen on Day One for the energy industry. Our analysis is drawn from Biden’s own words, campaign pledges, and written policies—including his Clean Energy Revolution Fact Sheet and Plan for Climate Change […]
VIDEO: "Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Minutes or Less"
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL's video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses a mineral lease dispute that has percolated up to […]
SCOTX to Review Mineral Lease Boundary Dispute
In a case with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Texas Supreme Court has agreed to review the Thirteenth Court of Appeals decision in Ellison v. Three Rivers Acquisition LLC, No. 13-17-00046-CV, 2019 WL 613262 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi […]
PODCAST: Three New Important Oil-and-Gas Cases
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Oil-and-Gas Class Actions: A Cautionary Tale
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL's video series covering important legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses a recent verdict out of an Oklahoma federal […]
The Troubling Intersection of Division Orders, Joint Tenancies, and Estoppel
In the latest episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL's video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, litigation partner Tom Ciarlone discusses the troubling intersection of division orders, joint […]
PODCAST: Interview with In-House Counsel at Encore Permian
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Texas Supreme Court Addresses Interpretation of Oil-and-Gas Contracts
In the second episode of Oil and Gas Law: In 5 Five Minutes or Less, KRCL's new video series covering key legal developments for energy industry professionals, Tom Ciarlone examines a recent Texas Supreme Court decision on interpreting mineral leases […]