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Wednesday April 17, 2019
Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Lake Sakakawea mineral case involving the Wilkinson family and the state of North Dakota. The court case is impacting oil and gas mineral ownership. Swanson also discusses the pattern of government adapting new policies from private companies with potential conflicts of interest.
Swanson also comments about the state of North Dakota touting they are a conservative Republican state yet going after mineral owners’ royalty checks.
Chris Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, LLP, discusses the current state of Merger and Acquisition, including the recent Chevron Anadarko deal.
Cottrell also talks about Jimmy Vallee joining Winston & Strawn’s Houston office. Jimmy joins Winston from Paul Hastings where he was a partner in the Corporate Department. He has advised clients in more than $100 billion worth of global energy transactions.
Cottrell also talks about the opportunities creates with the recent M&A activity and what signs are currently in the marketplace.
