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596 Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. v. Hyder, No. 03-14-00257-CV, 2015 WL 9583873 (Tex. App.—Austin Dec. 29, 2015, pet. filed)

Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. v. Hyder, No. 03-14-00257-CV, 2015 WL 9583873 (Tex. App.—Austin Dec. 29, 2015, pet. filed) (mem. op.) held that an overriding royalty was free of all post-production costs. The […] More...

614 Garcia v. Genesis Crude Oil, L.P., 13-14-00727-CV, 2016 WL 1732436 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Apr. 28, 2016, no. pet.)

Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Garcia v. Genesis Crude Oil, L.P., 13-14-00727-CV, 2016 WL 1732436 (Tex. App.—Corpus Christi Apr. 28, 2016, no. pet.) (mem. op.) (Payment satisfies Division Order Statute), held that payment of suspended royalties plus interest […] More...

613 Goss v. Addax Minerals Fund, LP, 07-14-00167-CV, 2016 WL 1612918 (Tex. App.—Amarillo Apr. 21, 2016, pet. denied)

Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Goss v. Addax Minerals Fund, LP, 07-14-00167-CV, 2016 WL 1612918 (Tex. App.—Amarillo Apr. 21, 2016, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (Reformation of deed, discovery rule, and limitations) held that the discovery rule does not […] More...

610 Alford v. McKeithen, No. 12-14-00262-CV, 2016 WL 1253902 (Tex. App.—Tyler Mar. 31, 2016, no pet.)

Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Alford v. McKeithen, No. 12-14-00262-CV, 2016 WL 1253902 (Tex. App.—Tyler Mar. 31, 2016, no pet.) (mem. op.) (Deed incorporating less than all of Exhibit A into the deed) is a deed construction […] More...

609 Dragon v. Harrell, No. 04-14-00711-CV, 2016 WL 1238165 (Tex. App.—San Antonio Mar. 30, 2016, pet. denied)

Richard F. Brown Dragon v. Harrell, No. 04-14-00711-CV, 2016 WL 1238165 (Tex. App.—San Antonio Mar. 30, 2016, pet. denied) (mem. op.) (Deed conveying fraction of royalty or fractional royalty) held that a deed reserved a fraction of royalty, rather than a fixed royalty. Grantors owned 15/16 of the minerals subject to a life estate in 1/4 […] More...

605 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation v. TRO-X, L.P., No. 08-15-00158-CV, 2016 WL 1073046 (Tex. App.—El Paso Mar. 18, 2016, pet. filed)

Richard F. Brown The following is not a legal opinion. You should consult your attorney if the case may be of significance to you. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation v. TRO-X, L.P., No. 08-15-00158-CV, 2016 WL 1073046 (Tex. App.—El Paso Mar. 18, 2016, pet. filed) (Top leases) recognized a presumption that a lessor’s execution of a new lease terminated […] More...

Why Businesses Need An Employment Litigation Lawyer

Do you have an employment litigation attorney ready to take your call at any time? Employers are required, by law, to follow ever-changing state and federal employment laws. You want to spend your hard earned profits on building your business instead of paying fines or defending lawsuits. An employment litigation lawyer can help you do […] More...

What You Need To Know About Medicaid Fraud Control Units

Medicaid fraud costs the American taxpayers millions of dollars every year in fraudulent claims and overcharges. All states are affected by Medicaid fraud. Culprits include large hospitals, pharmacies, medical equipment providers, physician practice groups, and clinics. It is important for everyone in the healthcare industry to understand Medicaid fraud and how Medicaid fraud control units […] More...

The Importance Of Hospital Compliance

In the healthcare industry, compliance is something everyone in a hospital should focus on. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) publishes a Work Plan every year that outlines new and ongoing healthcare reviews. This Work Plan is a how-to guide on everything the OIG plans to review, […] More...

The Basics Of Business Litigation

It is important for every business owner to understand the basics of business litigation. Because legal disputes can arise from a myriad of sources, company owners should be aware of what business litigation is, the common types of business litigation, and how to prepare for disputes in order to maximize results while minimizing costs. What […] More...