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Academic Webinar Series - Surface Use Agreements: Private Governance for Split Estates


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Institute for Energy Law |  Academic Webinar Series
Faculty:
Tara K. Righetti
Duration:
60 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
Original Program Date:
Dec 17, 2019
License:
Access for 6 month(s) after purchase.


Tags: Non-Legal


Description

Governance of split estates can be complex and acrimonious, particularly where surface and mineral interests are intermingled and overlapping. This presentation examines developments relative to split-estates including the accommodation doctrine, extra-lateral uses, surface interests in pore space and air rights, and contracting requirements in state statutes and regulations. It then considers the function of privately negotiated surface use and damage agreements as an important component of environmental governance.

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MCLE Credit has expired.

Although MCLE credit was previously obtained for this program in at least one jurisdiction (most likely Texas), such credit has expired and not been renewed by The Center for American and International Law. You may be able to obtain credit in certain jurisdictions (self-study credit), but the rules vary greatly by jurisdiction. Please review your jurisdiction’s MCLE rules and regulations before purchasing or viewing this program.



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Associate Prof. of Law

University of Wyoming College of Law


Tara Righetti joined the University of Wyoming College of Law faculty in the fall of 2014. Prior to that, she served as CEO and general counsel of a privately owned upstream oil and gas company with operations in six states and on the outer continental shelf. She is admitted to practice in Texas and California and is a Certified Professional Landman.

Professor Righetti teaches classes related to oil and gas and commercial law. She also teaches the Natural Resources Field Practicum. Her research interests include split estate issues, royalty payments, subsurface trespass, and energy development on public land. Professor Righetti's research focuses on legal issues related to oil and gas regulation, land use, contracts, and development.