I’m Outnumbered…and I’m Fine with That

I’m Outnumbered…and I’m Fine with That

Anytime there’s a point of disagreement in our home—whether it be about what TV show we’re going to watch or whose turn it is to change our daughter’s diaper—my wife, Maggie, never fails to remind me that between her, our…

 Dividing the Division Order

Dividing the Division Order

The ink on the oil and gas lease you signed is dry. You’ve received your bonus payment. Now what? Royalties, of course! But when will you receive those royalties? I get asked this question all the time. Unfortunately, oil and…

 Oil and Gas Lease:  Title Defect Dilemma

Oil and Gas Lease: Title Defect Dilemma

The ink is dry on the oil and gas lease you signed. All that you have to do is sit back and wait those 120 days until the oil and gas company sends you your bonus check. You dream of…

 What Exactly is Labor Day?

What Exactly is Labor Day?

I always enjoy a long weekend and the Labor Day holiday is no exception. Weather permitting, it is one of the last weekends for summer weather and seems tailor-made for parades, concerts, cookouts, and time with family and friends. Since…

 Utica Oil and Gas Leasing and Force Pooling

Utica Oil and Gas Leasing and Force Pooling

Utica oil and gas leasing and force pooling creates opportunities and challenges for the Ohio Valley.  As Utica drilling in West Virginia becomes more and more prevalent (especially in Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties), oil and gas companies are increasingly…