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Joint Operating Agreements: Providing Assurance in Uncertain Times May 14, 2020

Author: Melinda Frazier Contributing Editor: Ashley Glassman Springtime in the Rocky Mountain Region generally signals the commencement of an increase in upstream oil and gas activities here in the ...

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Project Permitting under Senate Bill 19-181 in a Nutshell May 13, 2020

Author: Lauren Thompson Senate Bill 19-181 requires three rulemakings to be undertaken by the COGCC, as well as revising rules to comply with additional statutory changes made by the bill. ...

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Interest Owner and Producer’s Rights Under Texas’ First Purchaser Statute May 6, 2020

Author: Robert Mongole Contributing editor: Joshua Cochran We are in the midst of historically low oil prices in Texas. In late April, the West Texas Intermediate collapsed and ultimately dipped into ...

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Take Your Power Back from COVID-19: Estate Planning Steps to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones April 22, 2020

Author: Jason Hanna News about the coronavirus is everywhere, and we have all been affected by it in some way, even if we are currently completely healthy. Although it may seem as though circumstances ...

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Inventing in the Age of Covid-19: Government’s Role and Responsibilities During Crisis April 21, 2020

Author: William Yarbrough Contributing Editor: Blaire Farine The Current Crisis The current public health crisis brought about by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), and the ...

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Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision-Making Agreement vs. Powers of Attorney April 20, 2020

Author: Jason Hanna Contributing Editor: Kristin Lee Applying for guardianship can be an arduous process, not only for families navigating the legal system, but also for courts, in both creating and ...

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