Publications

Understanding the American Natural Gas Boom - A Short Summary
It appears that a new age of energy supply is being observed as the United States takes its first significant steps to wean itself off of the dependency of foreign produced oil and instead to focus upon American based energy sources. Simply put, natural gas is very abundant (particularly domestically); job producing; and environmentally preferred.
By Ralph A. Cantafio and Rosanna Slingerland

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Understanding And Negotiating The Oil And Gas Lease
Information to help others better understand the oil and gas exploration and production process and related leasing considerations
By Ralph A. Cantafio and Rosanna Slingerland

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Pugh Clause
I have received an unusual number of requests pertaining to information involving Pugh Clauses. As a result, it seemed to be a good idea to provide some basic information as to the same. Naturally, this is not intended to be used as specific legal advice to anyone.
By Ralph A. Cantafio and Rosanna Slingerland

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Interstate Pipelines : Questions and Answers
Natural Gas Pipelines and FERC
By Ralph A. Cantafio and Rosanna Slingerland

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STATUE OF LIMITATIONS AND DEADLINES TO CONTEST UNDERPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES
NARO COLORADO CONFERENCE
Presentation of September 12, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. Denver/Thornton, Colorado
By Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq., Reed F. Morris, Esq., and Rosanna Slingerland

STATUE OF LIMITATIONS AND DEADLINES TO CONTEST UNDERPAYMENT OF ROYALTIES » Statute of Limitations and Deadlines toO Contest Underpayment of Royalties PDF

COLORADO HOUSE COMMITTEE – AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
House Bill 09-1194 - Cause of Action Accrual as to Royalty Obligation
February 18, 2009

COLORADO HOUSE COMMITTEE &#ndash; AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK, AND NATURAL RESOURCES » Colorado House Commitee &#ndash; Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources PDF

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND LAND TRUSTS FOR REALTORS
Presentation of February 21, 2008
By Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. and Allison M. Hall

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND LAND TRUSTS FOR REALTORS » Conservation Easements and Land Trusts forR Realtors PDF

WATER RIGHTS: What Every Realtor Should Know
Thursday, January 24, 2008 @ 6:30 p.m., Hampton Inn, Steamboat Springs
By Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. and Mark J. Fischer, Esq.

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WHAT EVERY REALTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FORECLOSURE
(2008) Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. and Mark J. Fischer, Esq.

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OIL AND GAS LANDOWNER ISSUES
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Presentation of December 20, 2006
By Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. and Rosanna Slingerland

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Understanding the Oil and Gas Lease and Factors Affecting
Termination of the Oil and Gas Lease Resulting in Cancellation (or How I Learned to Love my Oil and Gas Lease and Treat It As a Friend)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ROYALTY OWNERS ANNUAL CONVENTION
Presentation of September 8, 2006
By Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. And Rosanna Slingerland

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Surface Use Agreement: Representation of the Surface Owner
Presentation of May 4, 2005
By: Ralph A. Cantafio, Esq. and Rosanna Slingerland

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Our Attorneys take a 60 seconds to touch on some important issues to consider

Ralph A. Cantafio "Should I negotiate a Surface Use Agreement??"

A Surface Use Agreement defines the rights of the operator and the land owner (or user of that land) during the time of exploration, drilling and development ...