The category is “terms that confuse us” for one hundred dollars. Without resorting to your favorite legal dictionary or lawyer, explain the difference between a reservation and an exception in a Texas warranty deed. Stumped? Valence Operating v. Davidson answers
Germany’s Supply Chain Law at a Crossroads: the Implications of the Proposed Shift to the CSDDD
In April 2025, CDU, CSU, and SPD – the coalition parties almost certainly forming Germany’s next federal government – announced their intention to repeal the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz (LkSG)) as part of a broader
EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR): Simplification is taking shape in EU Commission’s guidance
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission issued a series of documents with a view to simplifying and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (‘EUDR’).
In line with the broader simplification trend that marks the beginning of the second
Texas House Bill 4806 and Senate Bill 30 Update: What Happened on April 14, 2025?
Though House Bill 4806 has not seen substantial movement since its introduction on March 13,[1] its identical counterpart, Senate Bill 30, is steadily progressing through the Texas Senate. Most recently, on April 14, 2025, Senator Schwertner distributed a substituted
Fifth Circuit Provides Rare Overview of the Doctrine of Equitable Recoupment
When an operator mistakenly overpays a royalty owner, it can recoup the overpayment from future royalties. While this is a common industry practice, the doctrine of equitable recoupment is seldom discussed in detail by Texas courts.
Commission Proposes to Provide Flexibility for Manufacturers in Meeting 2025 CO2 Emission Targets for Cars and Vans
As anticipated in the Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, the European Commission has proposed a targeted amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/631 on CO₂ emission performance standards for new vehicles through the submission, on the 1st of
Executive Order Targets State Climate Laws, But Existing GHG Permit Requirements Remain Enforceable
On April 8, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled Protecting American Energy From State Overreach. The order directs the U.S. attorney general to identify and take action against state and local laws “burdening” domestic energy development,
Texas Court Shields Severed Mineral Interests from Tax Foreclosure Judgment
Co-author Gunner West
In Bush v. Yarborough Oil & Gas, LP a decades-old tax foreclosure judgment did not affect a previously severed mineral interest not owned by the delinquent taxpayer. The mineral owners were neither named nor served in the
President Trump Issues Executive Order Taking Aim at State Laws Hindering Domestic Energy Production
On April 8, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), “Protecting American Energy From State Overreach,” aimed at “unleashing American energy” by directing the U.S. Attorney General (AG) to identify state laws and policies that burden the
Podcast: Navigating Federal Offshore Waters
On this episode of “Energy Law This Week”, Liskow attorneys Matt Jones and April Rolen-Ogden delve into the complexities of federal offshore issues by focusing on the jurisdictional foundation, the leasing processes, environmental regulations, and the implications of political changes