So What’s The Deal With…Chevron?
So, Where’s Chevron? So what’s the deal with…Chevron? Jerry Seinfeld launched his comedic career off of “what’s the deal” jokes, but if... Read More
Back to the Basics of Oil and Gas Leases
Recently, I was asked to give a presentation at the National Association of Royalty Owners’ (NARO) 39th annual national convention in Pittsburgh.... Read More
Divining 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!... Read More
The Defect Dilemma of Unpaid Oil and Gas Leases
The ink is dry on the oil and gas lease you signed. All that you have to do is sit back and... Read More
Utica Leasing and Force Pooling
As Utica drilling in West Virginia becomes more and more prevalent (especially in Marshall, Wetzel, and Tyler Counties), oil and gas companies... Read More
The Cotenancy Conundrum
By now, virtually every mineral rights owners in West Virginia has heard of the Cotenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act—a clever name... Read More
“Fuel Yourself With Knowledge” Presentation in New Martinsville
The National Association of Royalty Owners and Gold, Khourey & Turak hosted an Oil & Gas town hall Q&A on “Negotiating Pipeline... Read More
Is WV Partition Bill in Remission?
It’s not an uncommon occurrence. From time to time, I receive a phone call from a person who explains—in a panic—that an... Read More
“Fuel Yourself With Knowledge” Series Held at Grand Vue Park
Nearly 200 people packed Grand Vue Park on Thursday evening for an Oil & Gas Town Hall meeting about “Understanding The County... Read More
An Explosion of Oil & Gas Pipeline Explosions?
When clients ask me what the region will look like with this boom in oil and gas pipeline infrastructure, I tell them... Read More