Apr 28, 2020 | Articles, COVID-19 Resources
What is force majeure and how is it different from an act of God? The term force majeure is French for “a superior force”; it’s sometimes called a fortuitous event. A force majeure clause is a contract provision that allocates the risk of loss if performance by a...Apr 23, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, News and Events
On April 29th, the Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board will hold a special meeting to consider adopting a resolution to assist lessees of oil and gas leases issued by the State of Louisiana. As the proposal is currently drafted, the State would grant a temporary...Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19 Resources, Drill Deeper Blog
Ten years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, marine operators are now facing a new challenge: how to safely continue operations during a worldwide pandemic. Aside from the overarching risk to the health of their employees, exposure to COVID-19 can also result in...Apr 8, 2020 | Articles, COVID-19 Resources
As April 1 slipped by, perhaps more mischievously than usual in this time of government mandated lockdowns and business closings, what happens if a tenant fails to pay rent when due? Recent actions by federal, state, and local governments may change or suspend the...Apr 3, 2020 | News and Events
Effective April 2, 2020, the BOEM authorized email filing of most leasing and planning documents. It took this step to minimize the need for in-person filings and in recognition that the staff of the Office of Leasing and Planning (OLP) is working from home during...