Obtained court of appeal decision affirming judgment of more than $2 million in favor of a major energy company.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Katriel “Kat” Statman has joined the Houston office as a Shareholder. With more than a decade of experience, Kat’s practice focuses on energy litigation.
Emerging technologies are actively transforming how energy companies operate, transact, and compete. From blockchain-enabled digital tokens to the rapid rise of generative AI, these tools offer significant upside, but also introduce legal, regulatory, and operational risks.
Recent Texas court decisions are redefining core principles in oil and gas law - from joint operating agreements and insurance coverage to subsurface ownership and royalty rights.
The global race for critical minerals is no longer a future prospect; it is a current economic and national security imperative. The surge in demand for rare earth metals, essential for everything from electric vehicle batteries to defense technologies, has propelled a specialized niche in the legal sector.
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.
