Regardless of where a person owns land in California, he or she wants to be able to exercise full rights to the surface of the land, and the resources underneath. OilPrice.com notes that the petroleum industry is a major player in the state's economy, employing...
An oil and gas extraction company has approached you and is eager to offer you a signing bonus in exchange for a lease to drill exploratory wells on your California property. The money may be enticing, but what does the lease say? Will you actually benefit from the...
If you have recently considered investing in energy resources in the state of California, chances are you have heard about the variety of pending benefits you may enjoy. You have probably also learned a lot about the risks involved, as well as the types of energy...
You probably do not want to go into a deal with an energy company in California assuming that some kind of dispute is bound to arise. It is easier to believe that the contract you sign is going to create a stable and lucrative relationship. It may be better to prepare...
Californians take oil spills seriously. When the American Trader spilled nearly half a million gallons of crude oil off the coast of South California in 1990, it constituted the worst oil spill in the nation to date. The California state legislature took decisive...
As the purchaser of mineral rights in California, you want to know that the title is clear so you do not run into any disputes that could put your ownership rights at risk later. At Ehrlich - Pledger Law, LLP, we understand the many threats to a clear title, and...
If you run a business in the oil and gas industry, there are a wide variety of stressors you may come across and all sorts of problems you face on a daily basis. However, it is very important to approach oil and gas transactions correctly, since the way these...
National Parks are mostly protected land. This may lead Californians to think they do not face any risk for oil and gas drilling. However, while federal law does currently offer some protection, the future of oil rights in National Parks may be changing. According to...
If you are ever approached by a representative of a local gas and oil producer in California, you may find yourself wondering if it is a good idea for you to enter into a lease for your property’s mineral rights. Before you sign one, you should consider the...
If you are the owner of an oil and gas company, you may face an array of challenges on a daily basis. Unfortunately, you could be involved in a dispute, or you might be worried about a potential dispute that you think is looming. Whether you have run into...