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Texas oil and gas well operators can receive protection from threatened liens

  • BoyarMiller
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  • USA
  • -
  • July 16 2012

Protection is now available for oil and gas well operators subject to threatened liens by drilling contractors’ subcontractors

New guidelines encourage biodiesel production in Texas

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • May 18 2012

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has introduced new state guidelines which allow for biodiesel to be blended at any ratio into any compliant fuel

Texas legislature now requires award of attorney fees and costs to prevailing lien holders

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • March 9 2012

While historically there have been specific remedies available to parties who have perfected their lien rights on property, it can be time consuming and expensive for parties to pursue those remedies and further their rights under the law

Pipeline safety bill signed into law

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 27 2012

On January 3, 2012, President Obama signed into law a pipeline safety bill that gained momentum after a string of high-profile incidents in 2010

New construction anti-indemnity laws now in effect

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 16 2012

The Texas legislature recently passed new anti-indemnity and anti-additional insured legislation that will bring significant changes to the construction industry

Texas Railroad Commission passes fracking disclosure rules

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 13 2012

The Texas Railroad Commission approved "landmark" fracking disclosure rules in December 2011 that rank as some of the most comprehensive in the nation

Oil & gas company v. royalty owner: Texas Supreme Court rules in favor of due diligence

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 5 2012

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that mineral rights owners often bear the burden to make sure oil and gas operators don't underpay them whether it's a mistake or outright fraud

Officers can be personally liable for non-payments to sub-contractors or suppliers under Texas Trust Fund Statute

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • December 20 2011

The Texas Trust Fund Statute (Texas Property Code Section 162) is a powerful tool available to a contractor or subcontractor (independent from a lien) that enforces payment for providing labor or materials on a construction project

Contractors: remember your rights under the Texas Constitution

  • BoyarMiller
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • October 26 2011

In Texas, a qualified contractor is protected from non-payment of labor and materials on construction projects under the Texas Constitution