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The American Lawyer

Cadwalader Revives Houston Office With Addition of Energy Partner

After a dip in profits in 2014 and an emptying of the firm's Houston office, Cadwalader is looking to regain ground with three big lateral hires, including Chad Mills, a former transactional energy partner at Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.
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Texas Lawyer

Lawyer Suspended for Demanding Large Bonus Before Releasing Client's Settlement Check

D. Patrick Smitherman demanded $50,000 extra from a client before releasing a large settlement check. And a trial court was correct in suspending his law license for that move, according to a recent appellate court decision.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Harrison v. Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., PICS Case No. 15-0285 (Pa. Feb. 17, 2015) Saylor, C.J. (14 pages).

By | March 03, 2015
The court ruled that a validity challenge to an oil and gas lease did not constitute a repudiation of the lease entitling lessee oil and gas companies to equitable extension of the lease term. Matter returned to the Third Circuit.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Increased Oil and Gas Regulations Expected Under Wolf

With Gov. Tom Wolf proposing and implementing changes for the oil and natural gas industry in Pennsylvania, several legal industry insiders are predicting increased regulations for oil and natural gas development over the next few years.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Pennzoil Beats Miller Oil in Trademark Tug of War

Pennzoil-Quaker State Company won its trademark infringement case on Feb. 23, against Miller Oil and Gas Operations in a case involving a long-standing collaboration between the two companies.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Opportunities for Texas Lawyers in an Uncertain Texas Economy

While clients sort out the effects of current commodity prices, lawyers must consider how the drop in oil prices will affect demand for legal services across the state in 2015 and 2016.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Despite Support, US LNG Exports on Shaky Ground

Despite a renewed and vocal support for LNG exports on Capitol Hill, many proposed export projects—including those in Texas—face significant challenges and uncertain futures if the current energy economic environment continues.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Navigating the Post-Gulf Oil Spill Insurance and Indemnity Landscape

Key decisions in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill litigation have highlighted the evolving legal landscape in assessing liability and financial responsibility in a major accident.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Does Texas Clean Air Act Trump Houston Air Quality Law?

That is the question that has been put before the Texas Supreme Court, which is scheduled to hear oral arguments in 'BCCA Appeal Group v. Houston' on March 25, 2015.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

New Rules Concerning Pipeline Permit Applications

Although the new rules have a limited impact on the applicable Texas law regarding eminent domain, they do require parties to provide the RRC with more specific information in order for an applicant to obtain a pipeline permit.
5 minute read

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