Producer's Edge: Volume 8, Issue 1
The latest issue of Producer’s Edge delivers concise, practical insight on the legal developments shaping today’s oil & gas industry.
Austin Brister
Austin represents Texas operators and non-operators in complex issues and disputes. He seeks practical solutions to avoid litigation, but adopts aggressive courtroom strategies when necessary.
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From Waste to Wealth: Cactus Water Services V. Cog Operating and the Coming Storm of Produced Water Litigation
The Texas Supreme Court in Cactus Water v. COG ruled produced water belongs to the mineral lessee unless leases expressly state otherwise. But Justice Busby’s concurrence highlights unresolved issues—royalties, lithium rights, and reuse—signaling a wave of future litigation.
Uniform Interest Provisions: The Ignored Clause That Could Make (Or Break) Your Trial Strategy?
Often overlooked as boilerplate, the MUI clause can carry serious litigation consequences. Case law shows it can drive substantial damages, or provide unexpected strategic leverage, turning routine transactions into high-stakes disputes.
Producer's Edge: Volume 7, Issue 1
Producer's Edge, Volume 7, Issue 1, features landmark Texas Supreme Court rulings on the "Anadarko Washout," subsurface ownership, and produced water rights, plus key insights on JOA disputes and Winter Storm Uri litigation.
A Horse of a Different Color: Texas Supreme Court Finally Weighs In on the Ownership of Produced Water Pt. 1
Texas Supreme Court ruled in Cactus Water Services v. COG Operating that produced water belongs to mineral estate owners, not surface owners, even when conveyance documents don't explicitly mention it.
26-Step Mechanical Framework For Interpreting Deeds?
Texas courts reject "mechanical" deed interpretation while creating a 26-step framework. Bush v. Yarborough reveals the irony of structured analysis disguised as flexible law.