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BLM Buries Change to MLA Rights of Way in Wind and Solar Leasing Change
At the end of September 2014, BLM released the proposed rule to create a competitive leasing process for solar and wind energy development on public lands. While most of the proposed rule relates to the renewable energy right-of-way (“ROW”) procedures under the...
Top Ten Tips for Acquiring a Water Supply
Plan Ahead – In Colorado, a complex set of laws and regulations govern when and where water can be taken and used. The process of determining whether water is available for your needs and obtaining a legal water supply can be a lengthy process. Need Water Quickly? –...
So what is a Master Leasing Plan anyway?
As part of a suite of federal oil and gas leasing reforms introduced by Secretary Salazar in 2010, the BLM introduced the concept of master leasing plans (“MLPs”). The MLP is a federal land use planning tool that allows the BLM to amend a governing resource management...
Top Ten Tips for Leasing on Federal Land
RMP – Review the BLM or U.S. Forest Service Resource Management Plan (“RMP”) covering the geographic area of interest on the agency website. Is it open for leasing? If so, go to the RMP Appendix to review the lease stipulations that apply to the lease parcel. RMP Oil...
Three Welborn Attorneys recognized at Top Lawyers in Denver for 2015
Three Welborn Shareholders are named in the 2015 Top Lawyers list compiled by 5280 – The Denver Magazine. Congratulations to Ken Jones (Natural Resources), Keith Tooley (Civil Litigation), and Rebecca Watson (Natural Resources). Click here for detailed information...
Kendor P. Jones presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen
Welborn extends congratulations to our very own Kendor P. Jones, who was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen (“DAPL”) at their Annual Holiday Luncheon held December 17th. This award is presented to a current/past...
Welborn ranked a Best Law Firm for 2015
U.S. News - Best Lawyers® releases 2015 "Best Law Firms" list. Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley received Metro Tier 1 Ranking in Natural Resources Law for Colorado and Metro Tier 1 Ranking in Corporate Law for Wyoming. Firms included in the 2015 "Best Law Firms"...
Sheryl Howe presented at the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation’s Special Institute on Federal Onshore Oil and Gas & Unitization
Welborn Shareholder, Sheryl Howe, presented at the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation’s Special Institute on Federal Onshore Oil and Gas & Unitization. You can read her paper entitled Plans of Development, Expansion, or Unit Contraction here
Scott Turner part of the 2014-15 Denver Petroleum Club Mentor/Mentee Program
Welborn Associate, Scott Turner, has been selected as a member of the 2014-15 Denver Petroleum Club Mentor/Mentee Program. Read more about the program requirements here.
Rebecca Watson named as a 2014 Who’s Who in Energy in Denver
Welborn Shareholder, Rebecca Wunder Watson, is named in the Denver Business Journal's 2014 Who's Who in Energy list.
Welborn Sponsors the 1st Annual Western State Colorado University PLRM Golf Tournament
Welborn provided sponsorship for the 1st Annual Western Colorado University PLRM Golf Tournament fundraiser in association with the Denver Association of Petroleum Landmen (DAPL). Welborn associates Scott Turner, Chelsey Russell, and Joe Pierzchala represented the...
Rebecca Watson presented to the Garfield County Energy Advisory Board
Welborn Shareholder, Rebecca Watson, presented to the Garfield County Energy Advisory Board earlier this month at the Rifle Branch Library. Read The Sopris Sun news article here.