BLM Proposes “Planning 2.0” Rules

9 years ago

On February 11, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) announced significant proposed amendments to its land use planning rules…

Weed and Water – Can water be used for marijuana cultivation in Colorado?

9 years ago

The question has become important to marijuana growers after the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in Coats v. Dish Network, LLC,…

Proposed BLM Venting and Flaring Rule

9 years ago

On February 8, 2016, the BLM published its long awaited proposed rule to control venting, flaring and leaks of natural…

Assuring Your Covenants “Run with the Land”

9 years ago

Developers and owners of real property typically enter into a variety of contracts concerning the use of real property. This…

Changes to the Operator’s Rights and Obligations under the New 2015 A.A.P.L. Model Form JOA

9 years ago

The American Association of Professional Landmen recently released its 2015 Model Form Operating Agreement. The A.A.P.L form 610 - Model…

Lessees and Operators Beware

9 years ago

In Pennaco Energy Inc. v. KD Company LLC, 2015 WL 7758324 (Wyo.) (“Pennaco I”), the Wyoming Supreme Court recently confirmed…

State or Local Control for Colorado?

9 years ago

In September, the Colorado Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases that have the potential to settle the state/local battle…

“Keep it in the Ground” – Part II

9 years ago

After the President denied the Keystone XL pipeline, climate change activists have turned their attention to federal fossil fuel leasing,…

What’s Next, Post Keystone XL? “Keep it in the Ground!”

9 years ago

With the rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline by President Obama as part of the Administration’s “package” of climate change…

Still Time for Business Tax Planning

9 years ago

As 2015 draws to a close, there is still time to reduce your 2015 tax bill and plan ahead for…