The Dunham Rule: Why Your Pennsylvania 'Mineral' Deed Might Be Worthless
A century-old Pennsylvania law says a deed reserving 'minerals' doesn't include oil or gas. Here is how the Dunham Rule catches modern heirs off guard.
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How a 1908 Tax Sale Kept Pennsylvania Mineral Rights Alive
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently confirmed that an historic tax sale maneuvering by a surface owner did not erase a family trust's subsurface mineral rights.
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7 on this pagePennsylvania Unleased Mineral Owners: Drainage and Lease Decisions
How the PA Supreme Court's Briggs decision made holding out a dangerous game for unleased mineral owners.
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Pennsylvania’s One-Eighth Minimum Royalty and Post-Production Costs
Pennsylvania law guarantees a 12.5% minimum royalty. We explain how legal loopholes and the net-back method legally shrink that number.
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The “Gag Clause” Lease: How Pennsylvania Operators Keep You Quiet and Underpaid
Why mandatory arbitration and confidentiality clauses are turning Pennsylvania royalty policing into a lonely, expensive hobby.
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The Pennsylvania Underground Landlord: When Gas Gets Stored Under Your Farm
What happens when your Pennsylvania land sits over a natural gas storage field? Understand FERC certificates, buffer zones, and your options.
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Pennsylvania Minimum Royalty: How Deductions Affect the 12.5% Rate
Pennsylvania law guarantees a 12.5% minimum royalty. So why does your check look closer to 9%? Here is how post-production deductions actually work.
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The Pennsylvania Mineral Owner’s Guide to Taxes
Pennsylvania tax laws for mineral rights just changed. From the new depletion deduction to inheritance quirks, here is the math you need to know.
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