Cybersecurity Alert – The TSA Pipeline Security Directive: Six Key Points for Boards and Executives
Six points to keep in mind regarding the TSA Pipeline Security Directive.
Cybersecurity Alert – Cyberattacks Threaten Business, Industry, and Infrastructure
This week’s victims include a pipeline, major municipalities, and a tribal government.
Securities Alert – SEC’s Focus on Climate and Other ESG Disclosures
One of the primary focuses of the SEC going forward will be to review climate and other ESG disclosures, develop new guidance and possibly new rules related to these topics, and more aggressively enforce the rules that relate to climate and other ESG topics.
Employment Alert – Class Action Waivers to Become Unlawful Under Proposed Law
The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced and is expected to pass the PRO Act, which has been described by some as “a historic proposal that restores fairness to the economy” and, by others, “a union boss wish list.”
Employment Alert – DOL Issues New Guidance in Distinguishing Between Employees and Independent Contractors
Whether particular workers are properly classified as employees or independent contractors is a common challenge for employers and poses a host of costly legal risks.
Summary Judgment for Major Oil Company
On claim challenging validity of lease and seeking recovery of over $2 million in oil and gas proceeds, and successfully defended summary judgment on appeal.
Obtained Judgment in Federal District Court
Ordering conveyance of overriding royalty on several thousand valuable mineral acres under disputed contract terms, and successfully defended judgment on appeal to Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Multi-Million Dollar Breach of Contract Judgment
After obtaining a $22.65 million judgment for the Firm’s client for a counterparty’s breach of a major gas asset purchase agreement, also obtained an award of interest and attorneys’ fees ultimately resulting in the client recovering nearly $30 million.