Author Archives: Bud Shuffstall

On Wednesday, April 24, 2013 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the case of Butler v. Charles Powers Estate, No. 27 MAP 2012. The Butler decision answers the question whether natural gas trapped within an unconventional shale formation … Read More …

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Many landowners ask themselves this important question before signing an oil and gas lease. Landowners who own only the surface of their property are very disappointed to find out that they will receive no bonus or royalties from oil and … Read More …

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Seismic Testing Agreements You may be approached by a company asking to do seismic testing on your land. Should you allow it? (Of course, as a landowner you should NEVER sign any legal document affecting your property without first having … Read More …

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