Energy Law This Week

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Royalty: The Price of Production | Ep 10
Episode Description: In this episode of Energy Law This Week, hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss recent cases in energy law, focusing on lease disputes, surface versus mineral rights, a
Navigating Bankruptcy in the Energy Sector | Ep 09
This episode of Energy Law This Week covers significant legal updates regarding climate change litigation and bankruptcy in the energy sector. The hosts discuss the recent Colorado Supreme Court rulin
It Broke, It Blew Up, and It’s On Fire: How to Handle Catastrophic Response | Ep 08
In this conversation, Matt Jones, April Rolen-Ogden, and Michael Golemi discuss the critical steps and considerations involved in responding to catastrophic incidents. They cover initial actions, the
There’s a Reason They Call it “Master”: Why MSAs are Crucial to the Entire Business | Ep 07
In this episode of Energy Law This Week, Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, including Colorados pioneering regulations on recycling frack wate
Blowout Insurance: The Most Underused Coverage? | Ep 06
Hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden cover recent cases on the duty to market, always an ongoing issue, and the newest jurisprudence highlighting the need to update master service agreements. The
Covering Your Assets: Shifting Risk Through Indemnity | Ep 05
This episode welcomes Bill Pugh, who has handled oilfield indemnities for many decades. The discussion covers the basics of indemnities, the knock-for-knock structure often used in oil and gas, and ho
Beginning of the Middle: Gathering Agreements | Ep 04
This weeks legal update includes an update on the Greenpeace trial, the latest challenges in offshore oil and gas leasing, and a glimpse into how the new Texas business courts may affect oil and gas
Pipelines and Protests: The Greenpeace Verdict | Ep 03
Episode Description; This episode discusses the significant legal case involving Greenpeace and Energy Transfer regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The conversation delves into the $660 mil
Navigating Federal Offshore Waters | Ep 02
This conversation delves into the complexities of federal offshore issues by focusing on the jurisdictional foundation, the leasing processes, environmental regulations, and the implications of politi
Joint Operating Agreements – The Backbone of Upstream | Ep 01
This conversation provides an in-depth analysis of recent developments in energy law, focusing on climate change litigation, wastewater management, legislative updates regarding hydraulic fracking, an