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Join us for a discussion of the high-dollar oil and gas royalty issues facing producers.

The discussion will address:&nbsp;
<ul>
 	<li>typical post-production operations, marketing arrangements, and lease language that impact royalty payment;</li>
 	<li>how plaintiffs construe lease language and implied duties to market to attack royalty payment on improper deductions, marketing and valuation, fuel gas, and interest;</li>
 	<li>issues with certifying royalty underpayment class actions; and&nbsp;</li>
 	<li>practices for royalty payment. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Meeting schedule:
4:00 - 5:30 pm Presentations
5:30 - 6:30 pm Networking and Cocktail Reception&nbsp;

Moderator
L. Poe Leggette – Energy Industry Team Leader, BakerHostetler

Speakers
Ryan A. Pittman – Partner, BakerHostetler
Lisa A. Houssiere – Partner, BakerHostetler
Alexander K. Obrecht – Partner, BakerHostetler

1.5 hours of CLE credit is approved in Texas. Credit will be provided in additional states as requested.

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Denver

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L. Poe Leggette

Alexander K. Obrecht

Ryan A. Pittman

Dallas

Lisa A. Houssiere

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Litigation

Private Oil and Gas Royalty Obligations: High-Dollar Disputes Impacting Producers

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