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.
GableGotwals acted as co-counsel to Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp., in its $350 million public offering of 5.90% senior notes due 2056. The notes will mature on April 1, 2056, and the proceeds are expected to be used for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of short-term debt, borrowings under its revolving credit facility, and funding capital investments and working capital needs.
An S&P Global article featuring GableGotwals attorney Scott Kiplinger explores the potential implications of President Trump’s Defense Production Act action for domestic energy production and infrastructure.
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 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.
