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In Texas, oil and gas is big business and Texas is a rich state for oil and gas production. About two-thirds of the 254 counties in Texas produce oil. In America – unlike in many other countries – landowners have full enjoyment of their property, including the minerals that exist below the surface. They can…

Fracking has been safely used in America since 1947. More than 1.7 million U.S. wells have been completed using the hydraulic fracturing process, producing more than seven billion barrels of oil and 600 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Natural gas production via hydraulic fracturing has increased tenfold or more since 2000. In a short…

Business owners have a lot to worry about on a day-to-day basis, including everything from employee issues to customer complaints to marketing. One of the last things owners contemplate is internal business fraud even though statistics indicate that various forms of financial and other fraudulent practices are more common than most people think. In fact,…

When signing a new contract or an updated version of an existing contract, it is essential to fully understand what you are agreeing to. Contracts are present in all areas of our lives, from healthcare to business transactions to employment offers. You may even see a document that does not formally state that it is…

Cattle law can be very complex and overwhelming to many livestock owners. It always seems as though there is a new cattle industry lawsuit in the newspaper or on TV. Farmers and ranchers must be knowledgeable about multiple types of cattle industry lawsuits to be able to protect their business interests, properties, herds, equipment, and…