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.
Oklahoma has passed HB 3127, updating its Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Okla. Stat. Tit. 63, § 427.8) effective November 1, 2026.
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.
Oklahoma legislators are considering SB 277, a proposal that would create a state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program known as the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act.
Effective governance depends on informed and engaged board members who understand both their fiduciary responsibilities and the broader organizational ecosystem in which they operate.
