The Trump administration‘s recent decision to invoke the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to restart offshore oil operations near Santa Barbara is drawing legal and regulatory challenges, underscoring how geopolitical tensions can shape domestic energy policy and operations.
GableGotwals advised Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, in its acquisition of Spire Marketing Inc., a gas marketing business unit, from Spire Inc. The acquisition marks a significant step in advancing Boardwalk’s long-term growth strategy by expanding its presence across the natural gas value chain.
GableGotwals recently advised Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, in its acquisition of Spire Marketing Inc., a gas marketing business unit, from Spire Inc.
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.
Byron has more than 30 years of experience representing clients in litigation and appeals, including oil and gas, contract, and business disputes. He has argued cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Supreme Court of Texas, and numerous Texas courts of appeals.
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.
Secured a significant appellate win on behalf of a major energy company in insurance coverage litigation arising from a faulty cement job performed by an oilfield service company on our client’s Texas well.
