In a watershed ruling, the El Paso Court of Appeals extends "waste" liability under the Nat. Res. Code to commercial disposal well operator—potentially increasing exposure for this critical wastewater industry—while...more
4/30/2025
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Disposal Wells ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Liability ,
Natural Resources ,
Negligence ,
Oil & Gas ,
Oil Wells ,
Permits ,
Property Owners ,
Risk Management ,
Statutory Interpretation ,
Texas ,
Waste Disposal ,
Wastewater
Winter Storm Uri sent shockwaves through Texas, freezing gas supplies at a time of critical need and plunging the state into widespread power outages. In the aftermath, the courts have been flooded with force majeure claims,...more
3/24/2025
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Breach of Contract ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Electricity ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infrastructure ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
NAESB ,
Natural Gas ,
Oil & Gas ,
Risk Management ,
Severe Weather ,
Summary Judgment ,
Texas