This Month’s Topic: Why I Started the PLM & DO Certificate Programs My sincerest hope that this new year has started off well for you. I spent part of the holidays reflecting on my journey from lawyer and landman to speaker and educator. I remember my first day at work as a landman. (Yes, that’s me in a […]
This Month’s Topic: Calculations and Surface & Mineral Rights While it’s been challenging for us all, we’ve made it to year-end. It feels like we should be sending congratulations wishes in addition to holiday wishes this year. New Court Case Rulings Ohio Supreme Court Ruling In West v. Bode, Slip Opinion No. 2020-Ohio-5473, the Ohio Supreme […]
While it’s hard to keep up with all the industry news and training while also doing our job — and navigating work and life in our COVID world, I set aside time each week to keep a pulse on the industry. It ensures my work as an educator, speaker and expert stays relevant and valuable. […]
As summer draws to a close, and we find ourselves taking stock of what might be the strangest year any of us can remember, it’s important to recognize that there have also been some surprising silver linings. For example, the American Association of Professional Landmen offered its annual conference this year virtually and at no […]
Recent national headlines caused shockwaves of speculation and worry throughout the oil and gas community. As you’ve likely heard, on July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling, declaring that nearly half of Oklahoma falls under the jurisdiction of Indian reservation land. The Supreme Court ruling arose from a case called McGirt v. […]
This summer is different from all the past to say the least. Instead of beach reading, most of us are enjoying staycations and work-from-home realities. So, instead of a summer reading list, I’m sharing some free downloads to make life as a Division Order Analyst easier: Spreadsheet WITH Formulas (.xlsx): An amazing tool, this is an […]
How are you doing? Most everyone I speak with is struggling with some level of worry and anxiety about the current state of affairs, and even more so among oil and gas industry professionals. These are strange and challenging times, to say the least, but our industry is strong and resilient. This isn’t the first […]
As most of us are homebound at this time, I have a gift for you to watch: my hour-long online video on real property law. This is the foundational course for land professionals. It is taught in all law schools and part of every state’s bar exam. It is the information you need to understand […]
I’m pleased to announce: An In-Person, 2-Day Class at Midland College When: March 2 & 3 Where: Midland College, Midland, Texas Registration: Midland College Website Have you ever seen the drilling process up close? Have you ever toured a drilling facility? This is your chance to get up close and personal with that most basic […]
“Most of us assume that self-control is largely a character issue, and that we would follow through on our New Year’s resolutions if only we had a bit more discipline. But this research suggests that willpower itself is inherently limited, and that our January promises fail in large part because the brain wasn’t built for […]