Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way inventors work. That isn’t necessarily bad news for patent lawyers. If anything, it may make a good practitioner even more valuable. Historically, one of...
The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission (“ECMC”) publicly released and reviewed three recent state specific studies related to public health risks associated with living near oil and gas development...
State ex rel. State Eng'r v. Leland A recent North Dakota Supreme Court decision has provided further clarification to an issue with implications for landowners, oil and gas operators, and the...
You open TikTok and see a video built around a catchy phrase. By the next day, the phrase is everywhere. Thousands of users have incorporated it into their videos, businesses...
Texas's presumed-grant doctrine allows a party with long, open, and unchallenged possession of land or minerals to establish ownership without a complete paper trail. Although the doctrine may appear straightforward,...
With increased attention to critical minerals and the potential recovery of lithium from produced brines, stakeholders are reviewing the legal, financial, and regulatory frameworks necessary to position Mississippi as a...
Having a real estate attorney review your residential closing documents is one of the simplest, highest‑value steps you can take to avoid title defects, costly rework, and post‑closing disputes. Real...
Background For a foreign national to lawfully enter the United States they require a visa. This is not a surprise or breaking news. However, what many people do not know is...
Like all of History’s great philosophical conundrums, the answer to the title question is, it depends. In the 19th Century, primarily to create the quintessential definition for the newly invented...
Introduction The first step in deciding what to patent has nothing to do with patents, or the law. It involves a thorough analysis of your business and a determination of what...