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.
On February 4, 2022, the Texas Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that, based on the terms of the instrument at issue, including use of the phrase “delivered to Grantor’s credit, free of cost in the pipe line,” BlueStone was permitted to reduce the royalty base to account for...
Oil and gas exploration involves a lot of water. A recent study commissioned by the Texas Water Development Board predicts that the oil and gas industry’s demand for water in exploration, development, and extraction operations will continue rising through at least the year 2030.
McGinnis Lochridge's Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge keeps clients informed about Texas oil and gas case law, regulatory updates, and insightful articles relevant to the oil and gas community. Download the sixth issue of Producer's Edge here....
McGinnis Lochridge's Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge keeps clients informed about Texas oil and gas case law, regulatory updates, and insightful articles relevant to the oil and gas community. Download the fifth issue of Producer's Edge here....
Seeligson v. Devon Energy Prod. Co., L.P., Civil Action No. 3:16-CV-00082-K, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23166 (N.D. Tex. 2020). In this royalty class action case, the class plaintiffs alleged that DEPCO improperly passed a 17.5% “gas processing fee” on to all class members by reducing...
In response to COVID-19, many companies and their employees have quickly shifted to a “work from home” model. Even though email has been a large part of business for decades, the new “remote” reality has only increased our reliance on electronic communications. In a pair of recent cases, the Texas...
