64th Annual Institute: Ethics of Board Service by Lawyers –Conflicts, Confidentiality, and Practical Concerns
Professor Benjamin Edwards examines the ethical implications when lawyers serve on corporate boards of directors, including the ABA Model Rules on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and organizations as clients.
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64th Annual Institute: Examining a Typical Exchange Agreement
A panel of attorneys from Latham & Watkins examines the issues that trading partners should consider for a tax-free exchange and the provisions that should be included in an exchange agreement in the context of an exchange of oil and gas properties.
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Drafting and Negotiating the Modern Oil and Gas Lease: Nuts and Bolts of the Oil and Gas Lease
This practical introductory or refresher course on the operation and interrelationship between the key provisions of the traditional oil and gas lease is taught by Professor Jacqueline Weaver, Professor Emerita at the University of Houston Law Center. “Great speaker! Incredibly informative and packed a lot of great info into a succinct package.” (Comments from attendees).
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Joint Operations and the New AAPL Form 610-2015 JOA: The Basics of Joint Operations
Professor David Pierce provides the history and an overview of joint oil and gas operations in the United States, including operations before and after the development of common forms. Issues such as co-tenancy and development of units are also examined.
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Fundamentals of Federal Oil & Gas Leases and How to Keep Them Alive
This presentation covers the fundamental aspects of federal oil and gas leasing for landmen, attorneys, paralegals, government employees, and others.
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64th Annual Institute: The Ethics of Representing Clients in Adversarial Public Meetings
A panel of attorneys who represent oil and gas operators and local governments in drilling disputes examine the ethical rules, including the ABA Model Rules, that apply to representing clients in contentious public meetings, representing clients before federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and public bodies, and engaging with public stakeholders.
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Indian Law and Natural Resources: An Introduction to the Indian Law Landscape
Professor Monte Mills, one of the foremost experts on federal Indian law, provides an introduction to this complex landscape. Mills discusses the basic tenets of federal Indian law—tribal sovereignty, the federal-tribal trust relationship, and the role of treaties—and provides an overview of the broader context of history in the development of these foundational doctrines. “Best presentation I’ve seen on Indian law & policy!” (comment from attendee)
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