When owners file bankruptcy or projects otherwise go south, lien priority often comes to the forefront. The idea is relatively simple. Priority is how courts determine which creditors get paid first. This often pits...more
The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston recently issued an opinion that will have profound impacts on mineral liens and contractual provisions purporting to waive mineral liens. The question of whether or not a pre-work...more
12/31/2019
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Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Contract Terms ,
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Master Service Agreement ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mineral Leases ,
Minerals ,
Oil & Gas ,
Parent Corporation ,
Public Policy ,
Summary Judgment ,
Void and Unenforceable ,
Waiver of Rights ,
Waivers ,
Well Drilling
Bankruptcy preference claims are always an unpleasant surprise. ...more