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A New 26-Step Mechanical “Non-Mechanical” Framework For Interpreting Deeds Texas

Producer's Edge

Consider whether terms are “defined or used in a ‘technical or specialized way’“ ( Id. ) “Do not read provisions of the [instrument] in isolation” ( Id. Look at the instrument “as a whole” ( Id. Look at the instrument “as a whole” ( Id. ” 590 S.W.3d

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Seizing the agentic AI advantage

McKinsey

Agents operating in regulated or knowledge-intensive domains (such as finance, legal, and healthcare) need large language models (LLMs) that can be fine-tuned, grounded in enterprise knowledge, and instrumented with external tools (such as RAG and APIs).

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One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners

The Energy Law

In response, the Texas Legislature passed Texas Natural Resources Code § 122.002 on September 1, 2019, which grants title to produced water to whoever takes possession of it for the purpose of treating it for subsequent beneficial use, unless a conveyance instrument expressly provides otherwise.

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Your commute is killing the planet, but flexible work can help

SmartBrief

The report notes that 119 million people drove to work in 2019, each emitting around 25.6 According to a Harvard Business Review article , global emissions dropped by 17% in April 2020 compared to the peak 2019 level. Before the pandemic, daily commutes defined modern routines. pounds of CO2 per day.

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Energy Transfer’s Executive Chairman Kelcy Warren

Energy Transfer

His $10 million donation in 2012 was instrumental in the creation of Klyde Warren Park , a beloved 5.2-acre He was also appointed to the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees in 2019. Warrens influence extends beyond business success, demonstrating how a blend of strategic vision and compassionate giving can create a lasting legacy.

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Maritime Industry COVID 19 Update

The Energy Law

On February 18, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a revised Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected Coronavirus Disease 2019. Chart table, instruments, chairs, helm, entire console, windows, etc.) The process for filing a CDC report is available here.

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Louisiana and Texas COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders and Effects on State Courts

The Energy Law

Day-to-day life has been dramatically impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and many courts in Louisiana and Texas have been forced to close or limit operations in conjunction with stay-at-home orders. This article was updated on April 14, 2020.