Jun 10, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
Subsequent Purchasers and Legacy Lawsuits: Louisiana Supreme Court Extends Subsequent Purchaser Rule to Mineral Leases In Vinton Harbor & Terminal District v. Reunion Energy Company, the Louisiana Supreme Court extended the “subsequent purchaser rule” to mineral... 
May 19, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
Paramount Skydance’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a landmark deal now totaling $110 billion, highlights a major legal consideration often implicated in mergers and acquisitions (M&A)—the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification... 
May 15, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
On May 11, 2026, in Young v. Colorado Department of Corrections, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirmed dismissal of a hostile work environment claim brought by a former Colorado corrections officer who alleged that mandatory Diversity, Equity, and... 
May 5, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule aimed at clarifying when multiple businesses may be considered “joint employers” under federal wage and hour laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave... 
Apr 28, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
When it comes to commercial litigation and arbitration, the right dispute resolution strategy can significantly affect cost, timing, and business outcomes. This decision can shape the outcome as much as the merits of the case itself. But too often, companies treat... 
Apr 17, 2026 | Drill Deeper Blog
On April 17, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana coastal pollution suits against Chevron and Exxon belong in federal court, not state court. The 8‑0 decision in Chevron USA Inc. et al. v. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, et...