Closing an energy transaction is not the finish line, it is the beginning of a new phase of risk. Post-closing disputes are common in energy deals, often arising from purchase price adjustments, title defects, environmental liabilities, and operational misalignment.
Governor Stitt recently signed House Bill 1371, enacting the most significant amendments to the Oklahoma Production Revenue Standards Act (“PRSA”) since its adoption in 1980.
In an industry increasingly driven by technology, data, and innovation, intellectual property (IP) is no longer a niche concern, it’s a core business asset.
On April 20, 2026, President Trump issued a Presidential Determination under the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to increase domestic energy production in an effort to address shortages related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Trump administration’s recent use of the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to open a segment of a pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara signals to our energy clients that the exigencies of the ongoing dispute in the Middle East may affect ongoing operations.
On December 5, 2025, EPA Assistant Administrator Craig Pritzlaff issued a memorandum directing the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance to adopt a renewed “compliance first” approach across all civil enforcement and compliance programs.
Environmental issues surface in far too many deals only after the business terms are locked in, diligence windows are closing, lenders start asking hard questions, and after the opportunity to meaningfully and more accurately allocate risk has slipped away.
On September 29, 2025, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) published an updated guidance memorandum regarding implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
