The Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) is holding a Special Institute on Title and Development Issues in the Utica Shale on April 14-16, 2013, at the Hilton Columbus at Easton. Among the topics to be addressed: mineral ownership issues and resolving ambiguities, critical lease terms for both landowners and operators, and resolving issues involving severed mineral estates - including the use of Ohio's dormant mineral act. Speakers include Professor David E. Pierce, from Washburn University School of Law, who will speak on implied lease covenants; and Professor Bruce M. Kramer, formerly of Texas Tech University School of Law, who will speak on the lease habendum clause and how to keep a lease alive. It promises to be an excellent program! [Disclosure: Vorys attorneys will be presenting!]
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