Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge, Vol. 8, Issue 2
Stay informed with the latest issue of Producer’s Edge, featuring practical perspectives on the legal issues shaping the oil and 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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HOW FAR DOES “FREE OF COST FOREVER” GO? NOT FAR.
The Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Fasken Oil & Ranch, Ltd. v. Puig narrows the reach of “cost-free” royalty language, holding that “produced from” creates an implied wellhead valuation point permitting deduction of postproduction costs.
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.
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.