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...
Arkansas’s Smackover Formation is a promising Lithium play that many companies are now making plans to develop.[1] At KMD, we have been researching and preparing to assist clients with their...
In the new era of artificial intelligence (AI), accompanied by those willing to use AI for malicious or harmful purpose, such as deepfakes or misinformation, it is wise to cast...
The United States patent system rests on legal precision and ethical fairness. One area where these ideals clash is the treatment of omitted inventors. Currently, failing to name a proper...
Louisiana has a distinct approach to the separate ownership of surface and mineral estates through the concept of the mineral servitude. This article provides an overview of mineral servitudes as...
Every oil and gas title attorney and landman should already be familiar with the following types of interests in real property: Surface Interest (SI) Mineral Interest (MI) Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI) Working Interest (WI) Overriding...
With the changes in patent law after implementation of the America Invent Act, entrepreneurs/innovators routinely face a dilemma when it comes to protecting their intellectual property when talking to collaborators...
Before taking on a construction project, whether you’re a subcontractor, general contractor, or property owner, it’s important to understand the functions and powers of Chapter 162 of the Texas Property...
Mechanic’s liens are powerful legal tools that ensure contractors, subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers receive payment for work or materials provided on construction projects. In Texas, strict requirements govern the filing...
A seller and a buyer come to an agreement on the sale of a mineral interest. The price is set, the interest conveyed is understood by both parties, and they...