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Energy Litigation in the New Texas Business Court: Impact on Case Strategies, Procedural Considerations, Jurisdiction

A live 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

1:00pm-2:30pm EST, 10:00am-11:30am PST

Early Registration Discount Deadline, Friday, October 18, 2024

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This CLE webinar will provide energy counsel with guidance and insights into the new Texas specialized business court system, how it will operate, and the implications for energy companies.

Description

In 2023, Texas created a new system of specialized business courts, known as the Texas Business Court, to preside over certain high-value complex commercial disputes.

After appointment, confirmation of judges, and adoption of procedural rules, the Texas Business Court officially started hearing cases on Sept. 1, 2024.

There are many questions about how the new forum will operate. But the specialized court is expected to reshape how large-scale energy cases, and particularly oil and gas cases, are handled in the state.

Energy attorneys and energy companies need to understand how the new court will operate as well as the broader implications for energy companies operating in Texas.

Listen as our panel discusses key features of the Texas Business Court and shares strategic considerations for navigating cases in this new legal landscape.

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Outline

  1. Overview of the Texas Business Court
    1. Goals; key differences from other Texas courts
    2. Jurisdictional scope
    3. Judges and expertise
  2. Anticipated impact on energy sector litigation
    1. Procedural considerations
    2. Jurisdiction and venue
    3. Key case types impacted
      1. Contract disputes
      2. Energy regulatory and compliance litigation
    4. Strategic considerations for energy attorneys
  3. Anticipated outcomes and broader legal implications
    1. Litigation timelines
    2. Case outcomes
    3. Legal risk assessment for energy companies
  4. Practical tips for litigating in the Texas Business Court

Benefits

The panel will review these and other key issues:

  • Key features of the court's jurisdiction
  • How the court's business-focused approach may impact disputes within the energy sector
  • Anticipated impacts on the pace and outcome of energy-related litigation
  • Strategic and practical considerations for energy counsel

Faculty

Benoit, Bradley
Bradley J. (Brad) Benoit
Partner
Bracewell

For nearly 20 years, Mr. Benoit has maintained a practice that serves both plaintiffs and defendants, something that...  |  Read More

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