Distressed natural gas: non-operator rights and risk mitigation strategies when your operator files bankruptcy *

USA - June 12 2012
Recent technological innovations and advancements in drilling and completion techniques have led to an unprecedented expansion of natural gas production by large and midsize exploration and production companies.

Co-authors: Kenric Kattner, Bernard Clark, Jr., Karl D. Burrer.

Weathering the storm: can executory contracts have multiple personalities? The Fifth Circuit finds an asset purchase agreement amended an ERISA plan *

USA - November 3 2011
Rejection of a contract in bankruptcy may not always accomplish a debtor’s goal to shed ongoing contractual obligations and liabilities, especially when dealing with employee benefit plans.

Co-authors: Debra Hatter, Stephen Pezanosky, Michael E. Foreman, Greta E. Cowart.