Co-author Gunner West
Yes, says Trivista Oil Company LLC v. Fort Apache Energy, Inc., Trivista sued Fort Apache for poaching its mineral lessors and obtaining top-leases in what could have been a more or less typical dispute of that
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Another Double-Fraction Mineral Deed: Rebutting the Presumption and the Presumed-Grant Doctrine
Several weeks ago the Supreme Court of Texas addressed the double-fraction mineral conveyance, reinforcing the “Van Dyke presumption” but not addressing how the presumption could be rebutted or the presumed-grant doctrine. Last week’s Clifton v. Johnson addresses both.
The deed and
Lien and Bond Claims in April 2026: Dates to Remember
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of April. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the
The Saga of the Double-Fraction Mineral Conveyance Continues
Navigator Group, et al. v. Van Dyke, et al.* is the latest stopover in the journey of the double-fraction mineral conveyance through the Texas courts. The Eastland Court of Appeals rejected challenges to the Supreme Cout of Texas’ 2023
Texas Business Court Resolves Energy Dispute
Co-author Gunner West
Slant Operating, LLC and Slant Holdings, LLC v. Octane Energy Operating, LLC, reveals the benefits and purposes of the Texas Business Court in resolving complex energy disputes (such as convincing businesses to abandon Delaware). The parties were
Importers Beware – What the Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Changes, What it Doesn’t, and What the Refund Process Looks Like
What tariffs remain in effect and are importers entitled to a refund?
These two questions are front of mind following the United States Supreme Court’s February 20, 2026 decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. The decision held that the
Texas Fossil Fuel Anti-Boycott Statute Violates the Constitution
It is often an attractive political gambit for legislative bodies to pass laws of doubtful constitutional validity in order to please their constituents. It can be a two-fer; when the court rules as expected the vanquished politicos then execrate the
Lien and Bond Claims in March 2026: Dates to Remember
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of March. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the
Crude Oil Traders Fend Off the Tax Man
Co-author Taylor Hall
It’s hardly a win for the little guy against The Man, but in San Patricio County Appraisal District v. Gunvor USA LLC (consolidated with a similar suit against Devon Gas Services, agent for Glencore Ltd.), a Texas
Right of First Refusal Addressed By Texas Court
Co-author Taylor Hall
In SM Energy Company v. Buzzard Roost Farms, Inc. a Surface and Subsurface Use and Compensation Agreement between operator SM and surface owners included a right of first refusal (ROFR) relating to placement of saltwater disposal