On May 16, the Texas Supreme Court clarified a long-standing issue, holding that unless a deed provides otherwise, surface owners – not mineral owners – control subsurface pore space created by salt mining.
As companies pursue infrastructure development and operations, a clear understanding of contractual nuances, regulatory shifts, and litigation trends is essential.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s narrowing of federal regulatory authority, heightened litigation risks, and state-level legal updates are reshaping compliance strategies.
On April 9, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum instructing federal agencies to roll back existing regulations the administration deems inconsistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Mark Nawfal has joined the Houston office as Of Counsel, where his practice will focus on mergers and acquisitions, taxation, and energy law.
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum titled Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations, instructing federal agencies to roll back existing regulations the administration deems inconsistent with recent Supreme Court decisions.
In the high-stakes world of oil and gas operations, contracts are often the first and best line of defense against costly disputes. Proactively addressing litigation risk at the drafting stage can protect business relationships, reduce expenses, and streamline resolution when disagreements arise.
This Alert highlights five key environmental takeaways from GableGotwals’ recent Sixth Annual Energy Market Drivers and Current Legal Issues Seminar, held in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Houston.
