BLAW 5500 - Oil and Gas Law

3 hours

Survey of the laws, legislation and regulations governing development, production and disposition of energy resources. Emphasis on oil and gas leases, pooling/unitization, drilling contracts, conveyances and regulation of mineral development. Focuses on legal and regulatory issues unique to the U.S. energy industry. Key legal topics covered include ownership rights, creation and transfer of mineral interests, essential clauses of modern energy leases, taxation, and energy contracts/agreements.

Prerequisite(s): BLAW 5050 or equivalent.