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Oil and Gas Lawyer Blog
Devon v. Oliver — Heritage Lives On
The Corpus Christi Court of Appeals, in Devon Energy Production Co. v. Robert Leon Oliver, No. 13-25-00131-CV, has reversed a $9 million judgment against Devon in a suit for failure…
The Trichordist
Chris Cooke: SoundExchange boss says all EU countries must change copyright rules so European radio royalties flow to American performers #IRespectMusic
By Trichordist
American performers still don’t get paid for European radio plays. SoundExchange says it’s time to enforce national treatment globally.
Spicy IP
Deciphering the ‘Bona Fide’ Notes of s. 52(1)(za): Bombay HC’s Recent Order in PPL v Yashraj Satwara
The Indian copyright arena has continued to witness controversy over royalties for songs played during wedding ceremonies and related social events. The root of the tussle between copyright collective management…
Big Molecule Watch
Biogen Ordered to Pay Genentech $88.3 Million in Past Royalties on Cabilly Patents
On September 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ordered Biogen MA, Inc. (“Biogen”) to pay Genentech, Inc. (“Genentech”) $88,348,123 in unpaid royalties plus interest.…
ContractsProf Blog
What I Like About You? It’s Not Your Fulfillment of Fiduciary Duties
Rock bands are often sources of interesting contracts disputes. There’s Journey’s saga. There’s Van Halen’s infamous brown M&Ms rider. There’s No Doubt’s suit against Activision. There’s the Megadeath case, which…
Broadcast Law Blog
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: August 18, 2025 to August 22, 2025
By David Oxenford, Keenan Adamchak
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these…
Legal Profession Blog
Giving A Little Bit From Now On
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed a judgment in litigation between former Supertramp bandmates and directed a favorable result for the plaintiffsDouglas Thomson, John Helliwell,…
Energy & the Law
Texas Operator Protected From Royalty Payment Error
The takeaway from DDR Weinert, Limited et al v. Ovintiv USA Inc. is that equitable recoupment rescued a royalty payor from its mistaken payment of royalties. But first, The events.…
The Energy Law Blog
Fifth Circuit Provides Rare Overview of the Doctrine of Equitable Recoupment
By Jana Grauberger, James T. Kittrell, Margaret Chavez
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…
Rush on Business
How Post-Termination Royalties Can Haunt Franchisees
By Rush Nigut
Continuing royalty payments after termination are often an overlooked financial trap in a franchise agreement. When you sign the deal, you agree to pay franchise royalties as part of the…