Five former Directors of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently called on current USPTO Director Kathi Vidal to withdraw proposed changes to terminal disclaimer rules 37 CFR 1.321(c) and (d) (89 FR 40439). What do they mean? Why is this significant?
This landmark settlement underscores NMED’s use of flyover and remote sensing technologies for enforcement of air regs in the Permian Basin, and serves as a reminder to operators to inventory facilities in anticipation of more aggressive Clean Air Act enforcement at federal and state levels.
The Tenth Circuit’s decision will likely make it more difficult to obtain summary judgment in oilfield contamination cases.
Texas recently passed legislation creating a Business Court system to hear certain disputes between or among businesses and their owners or controlling persons and management regarding breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, corporate governance, and the like.
This Alert addresses what this means for energy infrastructure in and around “wetlands.”
When does an oil and gas lease expire due to cessation of production?
This Alert highlights protective measures energy companies should consider.
Overview and key developments in regulation of the upstream oil and gas industry in Texas.
