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Millions in gas royalties were locked in a Virginia state escrow account for decades. Here is how the law trapped families and what it takes to get out.
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Think ignoring a lease offer in New Mexico protects your minerals? Learn how the state can force you into a deal with a 1/8 royalty and a massive penalty.
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That massive first royalty check won't last forever. Here is what actually happens as oil and gas wells age, decline, and eventually stop producing.
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Kern County operators are caught between massive idle well fees and drilling bans. Here is how their financial crisis impacts your mineral rights.
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When an operator drills across your property line and asks for permission later, your leverage vanishes. Here is the reality of Texas PSA wells.
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Your well is producing and the oil sold, but the purchaser just went bankrupt. Here is why your royalty check might vanish into bankruptcy court.
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Why mandatory arbitration and confidentiality clauses are turning Pennsylvania royalty policing into a lonely, expensive hobby.
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With record US natural gas exports and billions pouring into the Permian Basin, Texas mineral owners are sitting in a prime position. Here's what you need to know.
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Your well is producing, but your checks are stalled. Here is why federal bureaucracy might be holding your money hostage, and what you can do about it.
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Received a carbon storage letter in Louisiana? Learn how new pore space unitization laws and H.B. 966 can force you into a storage project.
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In Wyoming, ignoring a pooling notice isn't a safe harbor. It often means you're electing into a risk penalty that diverts your revenue for years.
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Why your New Mexico royalty checks are complicated by the mix of Private, Federal, and State Trust Lands. A guide to the regulatory maze.
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