When “Handshake Deals” Fall Apart: Proving Oral Agreements in Texas

Oral agreements can create binding contracts in Texas—even without a written document. From handshake deals to email exchanges, courts may enforce these arrangements. The real risk arises when parties later disagree on what was said or intended. Read More
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Effective Risk Allocation in Oilfield MSAs

Learn how to strengthen your oilfield MSA program through strategic risk allocation, early negotiation, and consistent contract management. Read More
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The Basics of MSA Negotiation

Negotiating a Master Service Agreement (MSA) is often a complex and time‑consuming process in the oil and gas industry. A strong understanding of the goals, risk allocation, and market leverage of each party is essential to successful oilfield MSA… Read More
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FinCEN’s Postponed Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule: What Changes on March 1

Beginning March 1, 2026, FinCEN’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule creates a nationwide reporting requirement for certain non-financed residential property transfers involving entities or trusts. Read More
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The Basic Scope and Function of Oilfield Master Service Agreements

Master service agreements form the backbone of oilfield operations by standardizing risk, pricing, and performance terms. Read More
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Lisa Rothberg Achieves Texas Board Certification in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law

Doré Rothberg Law is proud to announce that Lisa Rothberg has officially earned Board Certification in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS)—one of the most selective credentials available to attorneys in Texa… Read More
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Back-to-School Estate Planning: Essential Legal Documents for Young Adults

Once your child turns 18, you may lose access to their medical and financial information without proper legal documents. Learn which essential estate planning forms every young adult needs before heading off to college. Read More
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Steering Disputes to the New Business Courts in Texas: A Primer for Business Owners

Texas now has Business Courts to handle high-value, complex commercial disputes. Learn when cases qualify, how to choose them in contracts, and why they could offer faster, more consistent rulings than arbitration or district court. Read More
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Safeguarding Your Operations: Best Practices for the Oil & Gas Industry to Prevent Litigation

Everyone enters a business relationship with optimism and an expectation that the person ordering goods or services will promptly pay for those goods and services; however, even the best of relationships can turn sour when funds are scarce and wells… Read More
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Minimizing Your Exposure to a Bankruptcy Preference Claim

Understanding Bankruptcy Preference Claims What is a bankruptcy preference claim? The following scenario describes it perfectly: you have been doing business with a customer for quite a while. The customer is starting to get slower on payments but as… Read More
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