If and when the next wave of oil-and-gas bankruptcies hits, more companies engaging in offshore exploration and production could be seeking bankruptcy protection.
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Have We Hit Another Energy Downturn?
With U.S. oil production soaring to an all-time high and WTI crude plunging to its lowest closing price since mid-2017, it is time to consider whether another energy downturn has begun — or resumed.
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Courts Split Over Interpretation of CIMLA Provisions Regarding Suppliers’ Maritime Liens Against Vessels
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Don’t Assume It’s a Lease! Applying § 365 to Oil and Gas Conveyances
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9:33A special Eye on Bankruptcy focus on energy bankruptcies
Michelle Harner discusses recent developments in energy bankruptcies with Jason Brookner (Gray Reed & McGraw LLP) and Perry Mandarino (B. Riley & Co.).
Energy Bankruptcies
Oil and gas companies have seen some of the highest rates of restructuring in the past several years. Several commentators discuss the outlook for the industry.
Oil & Gas Gathering Agreements Can Be Rejected as Executory Contracts
Pipeline companies strike out again in New York on Texas law question.
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