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Articles 5 results

11.04.22

M&A Industry Spotlight: Energy

If you’ve been to the gas pump this year, you probably don’t need us to tell you that the energy sector has seen one of the most volatile periods of any industry in recent memory. Between sky high gas…

3.14.19

Community Solar 101

Rodrigo J. Figueroa, San Antonio-based member in Dykema’s Regulated Industries department and director of the firm’s Alternative & Renewable Energy group, authored the article “Community Solar 101,”…

1.30.19

The Digital Oil Field

Xianghui (Sean) Huang, San Antonio-based attorney in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, authored the article “The Digital Oil Field” for Intellectual Property Magazine, in which he…

Blog Posts 3 results

6.21.23

Supreme Court Ruling on Bankruptcy Code May Have Far-Reaching Implications for Tribal Business Arrangements

On June 15, 2023, the Supreme Court held that the Bankruptcy Code unambiguously abrogates the sovereign immunity of federally recognized Indian tribes. Therefore, tribes may not raise sovereign…

12.07.21

Cybercriminals Finding Success In Targeting New Industries

It has been impossible to ignore the constant spam of news articles detailing the epidemic of malicious attempts at data disruption and theft. While the cybersecurity risks of ransomware, malicious…

7.14.21

All Employers May Be Impacted by President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy

On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Order”). This sweeping Order affirms that it is the policy of the President’s…

Legal Alerts 11 results

6.28.24

Decision Alert: Supreme Court Overrules Chevron, Holds that Courts Need Not Defer to Agency Interpretations of Ambiguous Statutes

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Raimondo, Sec. of Commerce, et al., overruling Chevron. This decision will have far-reaching…

5.22.24

FERC Finalizes Rule Overhauling Transmission Planning and Cost Allocation

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has finalized a groundbreaking rule that reforms transmission planning and cost allocation to address the United States' long-term energy needs. This…

2.29.24

Navigating Michigan’s PFAS Regulations: From State Supreme Court Review to Impending Federal Standards

On February 2, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court agreed to review 3M’s challenge to the State of Michigan’s rulemaking that set maximum containment levels (MCLs) for seven chemicals categorized as per-…

One Minute Matters Video Series 2 results

8.30.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Will the Demise of Chevron Deference Shape the Future of Energy Regulations? (with David Vanderhider)

The demise of Chevron deference ushers in a period of regulatory uncertainty for the energy sector, affecting everything from the regulation of emissions and environmental standards, to the…

8.05.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Can Businesses Benefit from the Demise of the Chevron Doctrine? (with Jimmy Azadian and Jason Hanselman)

The demise of Chevron deference is expected to impact every industry subject to federal agency regulation, including climate, transportation, manufacturing, and healthcare. But it also presents a…

Podcasts 1 result

2.08.24

To drill or not to drill? What landowners in Texas need to know about mineral and surface rights

In the Lone Star State, owning the surface doesn't mean owning everything underground. Mineral and surface rights can belong to someone else, granting them access and potentially disrupting your…

Press Mentions 23 results

3.15.23

Jason Hanselman's Representation of Power Company Covered in Law360

Dykema and Jason Hanselman's representation of Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative was mentioned in the Law360 article, "Power Plant Closure Needed More Study, Mich. Panel Told."

7.01.22

Danielle Rushing Highlighted in SA Woman Women in Business Feature

Danielle Rushing was featured in the SA Woman article, “Women in Business: San Antonio Legal Services Association,” for her volunteer work with the San Antonio Legal Services Association (SALSA). In…

11.01.21

25 Dykema Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine

Dykema is proud to announce that 25 of its attorneys were selected "Top Attorneys in San Antonio: 2021” by San Antonio Magazine. The list of all honorees is published in the November 2021 issue of the…

Press Releases 63 results

9.13.24

Leading the Charge: Dykema Guides Two Electric Cooperatives to Finalist Status in Historic $7.3 Billion USDA Clean Energy Program

Dykema is proud to announce that two of the firm’s electric cooperative clients have been selected as finalists for the prestigious Empowering Rural America (New ERA) program. Dykema played a crucial…

8.28.24

Dykema Aids CPS Energy in Securing 350MW of Future Battery Energy Storage to its Generation Portfolio

Dykema congratulates CPS Energy on its ongoing efforts to implement its Vision 2027 generation plan, highlighted by two new storage capacity agreements (SCAs) with Eolian L.P. These agreements will…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

Publications 9 results

2.29.24

How Should Oil and Gas Companies Structure Their Master Service Agreements?

Master service agreements (MSAs) are an important component in defining the relationship between an oil and gas company and its providers. Megan Knell, Brandy Manning, and Ariel Snyder explain what…

2.28.24

By the Numbers: Cybercrime in the Energy Sector

With its increasing reliance on digital systems, the energy sector often lacks robust enough cybersecurity measures, leaving it vulnerable to potentially devastating attacks. Here’s what you need to…

1.03.24

Navigating the Oil & Gas Landscape: 2023 Key Cases

The legal landscape in the oil & gas industry was particularly active in 2023, punctuated by several major case law decisions that will have direct implications on the energy sector for years to…

Speaking Engagements 10 results

7.12.24

Navigating “Safe Harbor”

Megan Knell will serve as a featured speaker at the 2024 National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO) Texas Convention taking place in Austin, Texas, on July 10-13. Knell will present, “Navigating…

4.25.24

Winning the AV tax game

Brandy Manning and Megan Knell served as featured presenters at the Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, April 25. Manning and Knell's presentation, “Winning the…

5.16.23

Rate Cost Recovery for Closing and Remediating Retired Power Plant Sites

Richard Aaron will serve as a featured speaker at the EUCI 2023 Plant Retirement event taking place May 16-17 in Detroit. 

Webinars 8 results

9.23.24

The Oil and Gas Industry Post Chevron

Chantel Febus will serve as the featured presenter at the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP) webinar, “The Oil and Gas Industry Post Chevron,” on September 23, 2024. 

7.09.24

Tactics for Negotiating and Vital Provisions in Oil and Gas Master Service Agreements: Framework Methods and Core Elements

This seminar delves into master service agreements (MSAs). MSAs serve as an important component to define the relationship between an oil and gas company and its goods and service providers. 

2.21.24

Negotiation Strategies and Essential Clauses in Oil and Gas Master Service Agreements: Structuring Techniques and Key Components

Join Dykema for a comprehensive webinar that delves into master service agreements (MSAs).