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November 28, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Lessons from Energy Bankruptcies and Workouts

The rush of energy companies executing workout agreements or filing for bankruptcy dramatically slowed a few years ago, as the price of oil increased and businesses discovered new oil and gas fields in South Texas, writes Deborah D. Williamson. However, financial pressures again may begin to increase, meaning that lawyers for lenders to energy companies may find their loan documents under the bankruptcy microscope.

By Deborah D. Williamson

6 minute read

July 12, 2004 | National Law Journal

EACs and U.S. ozone regulation

On June 29, environmental advocates filed petitions for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) promulgation of two related final air-quality rules under the federal Clean Air Act in the U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia. The EPA formally created early-action compacts (EACs). The creation of EACs has been controversial in the environmental community, and the legality of EACs will be a likely component of the recently filed challenges in the D.C. Circuit.

By Alan H. McConnell and Elizabeth C. WilliamsonSpecial to The National Law Journal

9 minute read

July 03, 2006 | National Law Journal

Autonomy becoming a luxury

There will always be a market for midsize firms that cater to midmarket clients. But firms that attempt to compete with national firms for business may well be fighting a losing battle, one that many of their partners are more than ready to concede.

By C. Thomas Williamson III/Special to The National Law Journal

13 minute read

November 18, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

SEC Issues Rules Regarding Stockholder Approval of Equity-Compensation Plans

Subject to certain specifically enumerated exceptions, rule changes proposed by the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. will require stockholders to approve all new equity-compensation plans and all material changes to existing equity-compensation plans.

By Bradd L. Williamson, Robin L. Struve and Joseph M. Yaffe

11 minute read

April 13, 2009 | Texas Lawyer

A Question for Lawyers Representing Mineral Contractors to Ask

The oil and gas industry once again is experiencing the consequences of the bust, which inevitably seems to follow each oil and gas boom. While the technology in the oil patch has changed dramatically and the plays are different, many of the questions for Texas attorneys representing creditors in a bankruptcy case remain the same. Do royalty owners have properly recorded assignments?Has the operator segregated all royalty payments? Have the secured lenders perfected liens on all collateral, including leases earned by a borrower after the mortgage? Have providers of goods and services to oil and gas properties perfected their mechanic's and materialmen's liens?

By Deborah D. Williamson

6 minute read

April 17, 2006 | The Recorder

Going for Broke

Some tips on how to avoid not getting paid when your client winds up filing for bankruptcy.

By Deborah Williamson and David Bryant

8 minute read

April 12, 2007 | Law.com

'KSR' and the Struggle for Ownership

Attorneys Brett J. Williamson and Gilbert J. Villaflor of O'Melveny & Myers believe that, when it comes to the eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision in KSR International Co. v. Teleflex, Inc., the conventional wisdom is wrong. They argue that a decision that radically changes the current "obviousness" test will hurt innovation by removing one of the principal deterrents to the copying of novel inventions, while at the same time eliminating a key incentive for companies to invest in new technologies.

By Brett J. Williamson and Gilbert J. Villaflor

5 minute read

October 29, 2001 | Law.com

'Debt' Need Not Be One of Those Four-Letter Words

Feeling burdened by a variety of financial obligations left over from your years in school? Confounded and perplexed by education financing and repayment? The federal student loan consolidation program can help reduce your anxiety, clarify the landscape of your financial responsibility and enhance your peace of mind.

By Hal S. Hershgordon and Richard J. Williamson

7 minute read

April 12, 2007 | National Law Journal

'KSR' and the Struggle for Ownership

Attorneys Brett J. Williamson and Gilbert J. Villaflor of O'Melveny & Myers believe that, when it comes to the eagerly awaited Supreme Court decision in KSR International Co. v. Teleflex, Inc., the conventional wisdom is wrong. They argue that a decision that radically changes the current "obviousness" test will hurt innovation by removing one of the principal deterrents to the copying of novel inventions, while at the same time eliminating a key incentive for companies to invest in new technologies.

By Brett J. Williamson and Gilbert J. Villaflor

5 minute read

April 11, 2007 | Law.com

Struggle for Ownership

Critics say the Federal Circuit's test for 'obviousness' is too rigid, but will a new patentability standard help innovation, or hinder it?

By Brett J. Williamson and Gilbert J. Villaflor

6 minute read