Advances in fracking technology and increased oil prices have helped gain significant production from oil fields once thought to be dry losers. But confusion between regulatory filings and existing oil and gas lease agreements are fueling industry conflicts that need to be resolved by SCOTX. Janet Elliott has the details in The Texas Lawbook.
More Stories
UDF Investigation Heads for Conclusion As Bass ‘SLAPPs’ Back
Far from crumbling in the face of a lawsuit that accuses him of pushing fake news for profit, Kyle Bass is doubling down on his accusers, United Development Funding. In a recent filing, Bass declares that he and his company, Hayman Capital Management, had a responsibility to turn in UDF to the SEC and the FBI. That Hayman made $60 million in the process is hardly the point, Bass says. And in the coming weeks, the SEC and the FBI may have a lot to say about it. Natalie Posgate has the story in The Texas Lawbook.
V&E Wins $28.8M Against State in Houston Toll Road Development Dispute
Don Griffin, Jr. and Billy Coe Dyer have secured what is believed to be the largest jury verdict for a property owner in a land condemnation case against the State
Texas Lawyers Rate Appellate Judges Up for Election
The State Bar of Texas’ poll of lawyers shows that there are a handful of appellate judges across the state that garner great respect from a large percentage of members of the Texas bar, but the state’s highest court continues to be divisive.
One Day, Two Billion-Dollar Deals, Three Texas Law Firms
Amid the volatility of the financial markets on Tuesday, two billion-dollar deals were announced that involved three different Texas law firms – Baker Botts, Bracewell and V&E. One deal is more certain, the other not so much.
Winston Adds Dallas Capital Markets & Securities Pro
Charlie Haag, who was previously at Jones Day, handles transactions related to venture capital, IPOs, high yield and investment-grade debt, convertible securities, tender offers, spin-offs, reorganizations, and M&A/takeovers.
Morgan Lewis Lures Houston Corporate Partner
Sameer Mohan says there were “tremendous synergies” in rejoining former BakerHostetler colleagues Donna Clark, Gregory Etzel, Susan Feigin Harris, Scott McBride and John Petrelli.
DLA Piper Announces Two Dallas Partner Additions from Dentons
As previously reported by The Texas Lawbook, C. Michael Moore, former Dallas office managing partner of Dentons, is jumping to DLA Piper. He is being joined by Matthew Nickel.
Chamberlain Hrdlicka Names Newly-Minted Shareholders
Daniel Knight and Jeff Wigginton, Jr. have been promoted to income shareholder in Houston.
Chamblee Ryan Elevates Weston Hall to Partner
Weston Hall has been elevated to partner.