Category: Legal Analysis
-
United States Only One of Four Countries that Produces Shale Gas and Tight Oil
With our firm centrally located in Western Arkansas, it’s been enjoyable being able to represent producers in Arkansas and Oklahoma as they have produced natural resources from the Fayetteville Shale and the Woodford Shale. Shale gas and tight oil production has assisted the United States in becoming energy independent over the past few years and…
-
Friday Mail Bag: "Hey Daily, What is an Ancillary Probate?"
I am frequently asked to assist families with ancillary probates in oil and gas producing states such as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming and North Dakota. Wills, trusts and probate law can be complex enough when an executor only has to manage assets in one state. Managing assets in multiple states can be a very onerous task.…
-
Central Arkansas Landman Association Meeting
Tonight, I’ll be speaking at the Central Arkansas Landman Association meeting in Conway, Arkansas at Centennial Valley Country Club. I will be speaking on trespass and horizontal drilling. From my research on the issue, I have found that Arkansas’ jurisprudence is lacking (a good thing for Arkansas producers, since there have not been many claims),…
-
Arkansas Criminal Eviction Law Held Unconstitutional
Arkansas was the only state to criminalize a tenant’s failure to pay rent while remaining on a landlord’s property. . . until this past Tuesday, when Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herb Wright held the Arkansas criminal eviction law to be unconstitutional. The defendant in State v. Smith was charged in violation of Ark. Code…
-
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Every Four Years– Summing up the Group Stage and Moving Forward to the Knock-out Round
It has been a trying past few weeks having to multitasking among work at Daily & Woods, taking a family vacation, and watching parts of all 48 World Cup games. Let’s be honest, I can’t complain. I’ve been able to keep on task thanks to the Watch ESPN App and gorgeous views like this: The…
-
Wills and Trusts Drafting Errors Can Be Costly
The mantra for any transactions attorney in the business of drafting a will, trust, or other legal document is simple: proceed with care. Errors and omissions can be costly for their clients. The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an opinion this week that highlights the issues involved when a will omits crucial information. The issue in Succession…
-
A Little DLC (Daily Legal Comment): Wills Aren’t Just For Your Grandparents.
Many people associate estate planning with the elderly. Even some attorneys have classified this type of legal work as “elder law.” I’ve had younger clients talk about their parent’s and grandparent’s estate plans, but they admit that they do not have one of their own. In truth, estate planning isn’t just a legal service for…
-
Alabama Mom Assaults OU Fan During Sugar Bowl. Crimson Tide Still Loses
The Crimson Tide football team is mortal, but don’t tell their fans, including this mom, who went Bruce Lee on a group of Oklahoma fans at the Sugar Bowl last night. One too many hurricanes, perhaps. C. Michael Daily is an attorney with the long-established law firm of Daily & Woods, P.L.L.C. and is licensed to practice in the…
-
Rap Genius and Copyright Law
Legally speaking, the music industry can be a real downer sometimes. First it was the battle against Napster in 1999. Now the industry is going after lyric websites, like Rap Genius. For those unaware, Rap Genius is the self-proclaimed, “Hip-Hop Wikipedia.” It’s a casual reference tool, like CliffsNotes. While I enjoy rap, I can hardly…
-
Want to Buy Marijuana in Colorado?
Happy New Year! As of January 1, 2014, it is legal (sort of) to purchase marijuana in Holland Colorado. New Amsterdam’s Denver’s local ABC affiliate has a list of the anticipated frequently asked questions and answers. C. Michael Daily is an attorney with the long-established law firm of Daily & Woods, P.L.L.C. and is licensed to practice in the states of Arkansas,…