The following is a collection of papers presented at the annual meeting of the Arkansas Natural Resources Law Institute (formerly known as the Arkansas Oil and Gas Institute). Coverage is from the beginning of the Institute in 1962 to present. These papers focus upon natural resource law as well as related topics involving the physical processes of discovery and production of oil, gas, and other natural resources. Authors include members of the faculty of the University of Arkansas School of Law, other leading natural resource scholars, and experienced practicing attorneys from both inside and outside of this state. The papers are a valuable resource for discussions of contemporary developments of natural resources law within the context of the time when they occurred.
The Arkansas Natural Resources Law Institute is the oldest-running continuing legal education program in the State of Arkansas and is sponsored by the Arkansas Bar Association, a voluntary association of over 5,000 Arkansas licensed attorneys, whose kind cooperation and assistance made possible the collection and publication of the following papers.
Publications from 2016
Oil and Gas Case Law Update, Thomas A. Daily
The Demise of the Recording Act as a Rule of Property, Robert M. Honea
Publications from 2015
Annual Oil and Gas Law Update, Thomas A. Daily
Oil and Gas Regulatory Update, Shane Khoury and Alan York
Rights and Conflicts Among Surface Owners, Mineral Owners, and Lessees in Arkansas: Comparing Sticks in the Bindle, G. Alan Perkins
Rubie McMurrian et al vs. Creslenn Oil Company et al, a 10-Year Ethical Dilemna, Brian H. Ratcliff
The History of Oil and Gas Conservation Legislation in Arkansas, Phillip E. Norvell
Publications from 2014
AOGC Updates to Rules and Regulations, Alan J. York and Shane E. Khoury
Comparative Pooling Law: Arkansas and Texas, Thomas A. Daily and George A. Snell
Updates in Arkansas Oil & Gas Law, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2013
2012 Update: Developments in Natural Resources Law, Thomas A. Daily
Mother Hubbard Clauses: Is the Cupboard Bare or Does That Dog Hunt?, Phillip E. Norvell
Post Production Expenses- I Don't Care What the Rules Are, Just Tell Me What They Are, Robert M. Honea
Unconventional Litigation in Unconventional Plays: A View from the Trenches, G. Alan Perkins
Updates from the AOGC, Shane Khoury
Publications from 2012
2011 Update: Development in Natural Resources in Law, Thomas A. Daily
Ethics: The Evils of Email, Lindsay K. Bell
Of Kings, Patents, Swamps and Reprobates: A History of Title Departing the Sovereigns of Arkansas with Title Curative Titles, J. Mark Robinette Jr.
Oil and Gas ADR: Has the Time Come?, Stanley A. Leasure
The ABCs of the Mineral Title Opinons, C. Michael Daily
What's Going on at the AOGC (We Do Not Wear Pith Helmets in Case You Were Wondering), Shane Khoury
Publications from 2011
Ethics in the Oil Patch… Or A Review of Random Things I Read About So You Wouldn't Have To, G. Michael Millar
Highways, Freemasons, and Graveyards, Oh My! Solving Uncommon Leasing Problems, J. Mark Robinette Jr.
New Technology Tests the Old Rules - The Challenge of Regulating Horizontal Well Development - A Four State Comparison, Robert P. Costello, Thomas A. Daily, Ray Oujesky, and Richard Revels
Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law-2011 Update, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2010
Arkansas Ad Valorem Mineral Taxes: An Overview with Related Title Problems, J. Mark Robinette Jr.
Landmen and the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Robert M. Honea
Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law - 2010 Update, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2009
Basic Arkansas Intestate Succession, Rights of Surviving Spouses, and Related Curative Techniques for Lawyers and Landmen, J. Mark Robinette Jr.
Case Law Update & Litigation Trends, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2008
Local Governments and State Agencies: When the Governments is the Lessor - County Ordinances and Use Fees, Robert M. Honea
Pending Oil And Gas Litigation: What's Happening And What's Coming, David F. Butler
Quiet Title Actions in Arkansas: A Primer, C. Michael Daily
Recent Development in Arkansas Oil and Gas Law - Circa 2007, Thomas A. Daily
Standards for Examination of Real Estate Titles in Arkansas: What are They and Why Should I Care?, Bill Warren
Publications from 2007
Arkansas Title 101 - A 30 Minute Primer on Arkansas Conveyance Law, Bill Warren
So You Want to Be in the Oil & Gas Bidness? Circumstances That Arise When Drilling an Oil & Gas Well - The Flood at Blue Mountain Lake, David F. Butler
Statewide Field Rules - Update on Rule B-43, G. Alan Perkins
Update on Oil & Gas Law: Recent Development in Natural Resource Law - 2007, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2006
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Robert E. Hornberger
Arkansas Tax Titles Revisited, Carolyn J. Clegg
Can Stapling Create Harmony: The JOA and the COPAS Accounting Procedure, Susan R. Richardson
Concurrent Ownership and Oil and Gas Leasing in Arkansas, Phillip Norvell
Joint Operating Agreement - Case Law Update and Other Matters of Interest, Michel E. Curry
Recent Developments in the Law of Oil and Gas: An Update on Unitization and Well Density in Arkansas, Thomas A. Daily
Rights And Conflicts Among Surface Owners, Mineral Owners and Lessees in Arkansas, G. Alan Perkins
State of Arkansas Oil & Gas Commission: Recent Developments, Future Initiatives, Lawrence E. Bengal
Publications from 2005
Ethics in the Oil Patch: Who is the Client and What Difference Does it Make?, John C. Everett
Oil & Gas Litigation: What Usually Goes Wrong and What Can Be Done to Prevent It, Ed Norwood
Recent Developments in Natural Resoures Law - Circa 2005, Thomas A. Daily
Technical & Legal Considerations in Implementing an Exploration and Development Plan or What do We do Now?, Robert M. McGowen and Robert M. Honea
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Documenting the Exploration Venture, Mark Boiling
Publications from 2004
Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law - Circa 2004, Thomas A. Daily
Sixty Minutes with an Oilngasser: An Overview of Oil and Gas Law, Thomas A. Daily
Survey of Current Natural Resource Topics and How they May Apply to Arkansas, W. Eric West
The Fair and Equitable Poolwide Utilization Formula, Henry C. Courtret Jr.
Publications from 2003
Big News From the Commission, and the Ledge is on the Loose: Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law, Thomas A. Daily
Surface Access Issues, Robert M. Honea
The Doctrine or After-Acquired Title in Mineral Conveyancing, Phillip E. Norvell
Publications from 2002
Class Action Issues in Natural Resources Disputes Class Warfare Comes to the Oil Patch, Rex M. Terry
It's the Secondary Term - Do You Know Where Your Lease Is?, Charles C. Steincamp
Joint Operating Agreements, What You Think You Get Ain't Necessarily What You Get, David F. Butler
Nothing Much Has Happened, but Look What's Coming Down the Pike: Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law, Thomas A. Daily
Unrest in the Valley: What's Bothering the Surface and Royalty Owners?, Lonnie Turner
Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Natural Resources Litigation, Stanley A. Leasure
Publications from 2001
Expert Testimony - Geology and Reservoir Engineering at Trial and Administrative Hearings, Ed R. Norwood
Issues in Oil and Gas Title Examination, Kenneth P. Dougherty
Pooling and Unitization in Texas, Thomas K. Dougherty
Recent Developments in Natural Resources Law - Circa 2000-01, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 2000
Adverse Possession of the Severed Mineral Estate in Arkansas, Phillip E. Norvell
Engineering Aspects of the Implied Covenant to Protect Against Drainage, Henry C. Coutret Jr.
Everything You Ever Needed To Know About Lakes, Streams, Rivers, Riparian Rights, Accretions & Avulsions, Robert Honea
Recent Developments in Natural Resource Law - Circa 1999, Thomas A. Daily
Selected Issues in Oil and Gas Title Examination, Thomas K. Dougherty
Valuing Oil & Gas Properties, Robert M. McGowen
Publications from 1999
Calculating Royalty: "Costs" Subsequent to Production, Owen L. Anderson
Recent Developments: An Overview of New Cases, Legislation & Regulations Affecting The Oil & Gas Industry-Natural Resources Industries, Thomas A. Daily
The Engineering Aspects of the Implied Covenant to Protect Against Drainage, Henry C. Coutret
Publications from 1998
Current Issues In Oil and Gas Royalty Litigation, Mark D. Christiansen
Drainage, Drilling Units and Conservation Agency Orders: Sunbelt Exploration Co. V. Stephens Production Co., Phillip E. Norvell
Receiverships and Integration: A Primer on Acquiring the Rights to Develop the Interest of a Lost or Recalcitrant Mineral Owner, Carolyn J. Clegg
Recent Developments: A Review of New Cases, Legislation, & Regulations Affecting The Natural Resources Industries, Thomas A. Daily
Trends in Environmental Liabilitiy for the Oil & Gas Industry: Environmental Liability Developments for Oil and Gas Operators, Charles C. Steincamp
Publications from 1997
Recent Developments In Natural Resources Law-Circa 1996, Thomas A. Daily
Publications from 1996
Attorney Liability To Non-Clients When Issuing Oil and Gas Title Opinions, John Land McDavid
Enviornmental Auditing, Reporting & Confidentiality Issues, Walter G. Wright Jr.
Oil Field Pitfalls: Avoiding Environmental Liabilities Affecting Petroleum and Natural Gas Drilling and Production, Walter G. Wright Jr.
Publications from 1995
Increased Density for Arkansas or You Can't Keep a Good Worm Down in the Can, Thomas A. Daily
Smooth Sailing or a Sea of Change? Selected Recent Developments and Theories in Oil and Gas, W. Eric West
Publications from 1994
Engineering for Lawyers, Landmen, and Other Non-Engineers or What is that Guy Talking About?, Robert M. McGowen
Rights and Liabilities for Personal Injuries on the Well Site, Douglas M. Carson
Publications from 1993
Recent Developments in Oil & Gas Law, Carolyn J. Clegg
Publications from 1992
Top Leasing in Arkansas & Other States -- Selected Problems from Theory to Reality, W. Eric West
Publications from 1991
And For So Long Thereafter - Paying Quantities, Shutting-in, and Other Legal Problems of the Secondary Term, Thomas A. Daily
Well Plugging Obligations: The Operator's Liability to the State and Third Parties, Phillip E. Norvell
Publications from 1990
Inheritance by Illegitimates in Arkansas: Statue and Case Decisions, John Land McDavid
The Arkansas Supreme Court v. Landmen Title Examiners: Recent Oil & Gas Decisions, J. H. Evans
Well Site Operations & Surface Damages: Assessing Lieabilities and Calculating Damages, Douglas M. Carson
Publications from 1988
The Impact of the Uniform Commercial Code on Oil and Gas Lease, J. Thomas Hardin
