By: Andrew Schock & Ty Green First published April 3, 2026 as an Oil and Gas Update by Jackson Kelly Mineral owners and energy companies now have more direction on the meaning of “other minerals” in Ohio deeds. The Supreme Court of Ohio recently decided Faith...
April Member Spotlight: Timothy M. McKeen
Current association: Chair, Energy & Natural Resources Department / Member, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Law School: Washington and Lee University School of Law Undergraduate: Wheeling University Spouse: Lindsay Children: Olivia (13), Claire (11) and Lincoln (8)...
Spotlight On: Annual Institute Chairs
Chairing the Annual Institute this year are three longtime members of EMLF: Anne Blankenship, Energy Transfer; Beth Elmore, Jackson Kelly; and Mike Rush, EQT. All three co-chairs said that they are most looking forward to renewing the great connections they have made...
Wade Wallihan Massie Passes Away
Wade Wallihan Massie passed away peacefully at his home on February 21, 2026. Wade was born to Wade Hampton Massie III and Grace Wallihan Massie on October 25, 1951, in Front Royal, Virginia. He was the eldest of five siblings whom he cherished deeply. Wade attended...
W. Va. Appellate Court Vacates Unitization Order and Remands
Keith B. HallLSU Law CenterIn Hull-Wright v. Arsenal Resources, LLC, 2026 WL 125974 (W. Va. Ct. App. 2026), four owners of mineral royalties (“Petitioners”) appealed a unitization order from the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of West Viriginia.BackgroundIn May...
February Member Spotlight: Amanda Cashman
Current association: I am of counsel at K&L Gates, LLP, based in their Pittsburgh office. I started with K&L Gates as a summer associate and have spent my entire career here. I’ve been fortunate to meet so many close friends and mentors throughout these...
January Member Spotlight: Chris Wallace
Current association: Christopher B. Wallace, Attorney at Law, Utica, New YorkPast associations: Edisto Resources/NRM Petroleum Company; Anadarko Production Company; Pennzoil CompanyLaw School: St. Mary's UniversityUndergraduate: University of Vermont (B.A. Political...
W. Va. Appellate Court Vacates Unitization Order and Remands
Keith B. HallLSU Law CenterIn Hull-Wright v. Arsenal Resources, LLC, 2026 WL 125974 (W. Va. Ct. App. 2026), four owners of mineral royalties (“Petitioners”) appealed a unitization order from the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission of West Viriginia.BackgroundIn May...