Oil And Gas
Recent News About Oil And Gas
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Worker at oil, gas property suffers injuries after explosion near well
HOUSTON — A worker at an oil and gas property is claiming negligence after suffering injuries during an explosion and flash fire near a well. -
Reed Smith's Brian Mitchell earns recognition in D CEO's Dallas 500
Reed Smith's Brian Mitchell earns recognition in D CEO's Dallas 500. -
O’Melveny furthers Texas expansion with arrival of “Rising Star” trial lawyer Kristin Cope in Dallas
DALLAS — Continuing its expansion in Texas, O’Melveny has announced the arrival of “rising star” trial and appellate lawyer Kristin Cope as a partner in the firm’s new Dallas office, a press release states. -
California municipalities argue Texas lacks jurisdiction in climate change case before Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Because of a lack of contacts within the state, Texas courts lack jurisdiction over the California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits against oil companies, according to a merit brief filed yesterday. -
African American female alleges she faced discrimination, retaliation at Houston oil and gas company
HOUSTON — An African American female worker alleges she suffered discrimination and retaliation because of her age and race while working at a Houston oil and gas company. -
Locke Lord Named to Global Restructuring Review's 2021 Top 100 Firms for Third Consecutive Year
Locke Lord Named to Global Restructuring Review's 2021 Top 100 Firms for Third Consecutive Year. -
Brian Gillett Joins Bradley's Litigation Practice in Dallas
Brian Gillett Joins Bradley's Litigation Practice in Dallas. -
Sam Patranella joins Mayer Brown’s growing Corporate and Energy transactional groups in Houston
Sam Patranella joins Mayer Brown’s growing Corporate and Energy transactional groups in Houston. -
Texas Fabco countersues Tap Rock for unpaid invoices, argues oil company misused equipment, created safety issues
NEW MEXICO – A legal battle between an oil company and a servicer of the industry recently took a turn when the defendant filed a counterclaim alleging the plaintiff failed to pay millions in unpaid invoices and routinely misused equipment, which created dangerous working conditions. -
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Exxon files merit brief in climate change case before Texas SC, argues lawfare plan was purposeful
AUSTIN – The California municipalities bringing climate change lawsuits against oil companies seek to benefit from suppressing Texas free speech and attacking Texas policy, according to ExxonMobil’s recently filed brief. -
$24M settlement finalized for royalty owners in Talisman Energy USA class action, Provost Umphrey represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON — A federal judge has signed an order distributing over $24 million to royalty owners and the lawyers that represented them in a six-year battle over improperly paid oil and gas royalties. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG: 14 Greenberg Traurig Texas Attorneys Recognized by The Legal 500 U.S. 2021 Guide
The Legal 500 United States 2021 Guide recognized 14 attorneys from the three Texas offices of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP. -
Leading restructuring lawyer Demetra Liggins joins McGuireWoods as partner in Houston
HOUSTON – Demetra Liggins has joined McGuireWoods’ Restructuring & Insolvency Department as a partner in Houston, bringing more than two decades of experience in business finance and restructuring for public and private companies, a press release states. -
Court issues nationwide injunction blocking Biden’s pause on new oil and gas leases
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton announced that a district judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the Biden Administration’s oil and gas leasing moratorium, which intended to put a pause on the sale of new oil and gas leases on federal public lands and offshore waters by an executive order issued on Jan. 27. -
Federal judge affirms $24M settlement for royalty owners in Talisman Energy USA suit, Provost Umphrey represents plaintiffs
HOUSTON — A federal judge has approved a class action settlement, including $24.4 million in a cash fund to resolve litigation against Repsol Oil and Gas USA, LLC, formerly Talisman Energy USA, Inc., for royalty owners’ claims that the company improperly allocated production volumes and underpaid owners for wells operated in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas. -
Gov. Abbott backs Exxon in climate change case, tells Cali officials to mind their own business
AUSTIN – No Texan voted for the California officials who are orchestrating climate change “lawfare” against his state’s energy sector – oil and gas companies that employ hundreds of thousands and brings in billions in tax revenue, says Gov. Greg Abbott. -
THOMPSON COBURN LLP: Corporate and securities partner Susan Fisher joins Thompson Coburn in Dallas
Thompson Coburn is pleased to announce that corporate and securities attorney Susan Fisher has joined the Firm as a partner in our Dallas office. -
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP: 6 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Named to 2021 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine selected six shareholders in the Dallas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP as 2021 “Best Lawyers in Dallas.” -
Attorney James Holmes: Texas needs specialized business courts
DALLAS - Attorney James Holmes has announced his support of House Bill 1875 - one of the most important pieces of legislation introduced during this session, a press release states.