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Fitzsimons Joins TAMEST Shale Task Force

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Joseph Fitzsimons recently joined The Academy of Medicine, Engineering & Science of Texas (“TAMEST”) Shale Task Force, which was created to review the impacts of shale oil and gas development in Texas. The purpose of the study is to help all Texans understand what we do and do not know about the potential environmental and other impacts of shale development and hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas. The issue is of great concern to Texas and both the public and decision makers are continuously provided potentially confusing and/or conflicting information. The goal of the study is to evaluate the scientific…

Johnson, Park Published in Section Report of the State Bar of Texas

July 1, 2015August 20, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Ezra Johnson and Robert Park have published a paper titled, “Bradshaw, Bradshaw, and Bradshaw: The Executive’s Duty to the Non-Executive and What it Means to Avoid Self-Dealing” that appears in the Spring 2015 Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section Report. The paper provides practical advice to attorneys related to the executive’s duty to the non-executive interest owner.

Burton, Johnson Interviewed for Express-News “Eagle Ford Woes” Article

July 1, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Partners Trace Burton and Ezra Johnson were interviewed by staff writer Jennifer Hiller for an article published in the June 28, 2015 edition of the San Antonio-Express News titled “Legal Trouble Flowing in Eagle Ford.” The article detailed the continued confusion around title issues and in determining the amount of royalty mineral owners receive from oil companies when property has been conveyed. To add to the confusion, district and appellate courts around the state have different interpretations of how royalty percentages are calculated.

Fitzsimons Presents at Agricultural Law Course

June 4, 2015July 8, 2015 Events, Oil, Gas & Minerals

Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons presented at the Agricultural Law Course on May 28 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas on the topic of "Managing Mineral Development from the Landowner's Perspective". To view the presentation, click here.

Burton a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation

April 14, 2015 Events, Oil, Gas & Minerals

Trace Burton has been nominated and accepted as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Members of the Texas Bar Foundation are an elite group referred to as Fellows. New Fellows are selected from the top 1/3 of 1% of the membership of the State Bar of Texas. Selection is based on an outstanding record in the legal profession, as well as a proven commitment to support the community at large. Being nominated as a Fellow means you are on your way to becoming part of an exclusive membership consisting of the top lawyers across the state.

Fitzsimons Speaks at TALT’s Saving Family Lands Seminar

March 25, 2015March 30, 2015 Conservation Easements, Events, Oil, Gas & Minerals

Joseph Fitzsimons presented at the Saving Family Lands 2015 seminar on the topic of "Oil & Gas Exploration Can Work With Conservation Easements – sometimes" on March 25, 2015.

Burton and Park Recognized as 2015 Texas Rising Stars

March 20, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Partner Trace Burton and Associate Robert Park have been recognized in the Texas Rising Stars 2015 edition of Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and also in April 2015 issue of Texas Monthly Magazine. Nominated by other attorneys, this honor is reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Both Trace and Robert were Risings Stars in 2014.

UFJ&B #3 in Energy Law Firms in San Antonio

March 16, 2015April 14, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

According to the March 13, 2015 issue of the San Antonio Business Journal, UFJ&B is currently ranked #3 in energy law firms located in San Antonio based on percentage of the firm’s work in energy.

Johnson and Park Interviewed for Express-News Article

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Ezra Johnson and Robert Park met with Jennifer Hiller of the San Antonio Express-News recently to discuss royalty audits and surface issues in the Eagle Ford Shale. The article included a discussion about the statute of limitations for mineral owners on conducting a royalty audit. Click here for the complete article. This article also appeared in the Houston Chronicle.

UFJ&B Oil and Gas Partners Interviewed for Law360 Articles

February 16, 2015 Oil, Gas & Minerals

Law360, a subscription based, legal news service operated by the Portfolio Media company, a subsidiary of LexisNexis, recently published a three part series written by Jess Davis on how changing oil prices are affecting the legal landscape in the Eagle Ford Shale. In Part One, “Sinking Oil Prices Drive Fresh Legal Work In Eagle Ford,” Trace Burton discusses the negotiations between the oil companies and the landowners to maintain existing leases as they patiently wait for oil prices to bounce back. In Part Two of the series, “Eagle Ford Attys Gear Up For Gush of Lease Disputes,” Joseph Fitzsimons and…

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