Perfection of Security Interests in LLC Units and Partnership Interests

Posted on Mar 18, 2014

Lenders are accepting membership interests in limited liability companies (LLCs) and partnership interests in partnerships (referred to as equity interests) as collateral for loans now more than ever. Any lender taking a security interest in these types of collateral should be aware of the different methods of perfecting that security interest.  A lender’s failure to […]

Interpretation is in the Eye of the Beholder

Posted on Mar 3, 2014

For decades, Texas courts have been stymied by the issue of deed construction, particularly in the context of mineral conveyances.  With the development of the Eagle Ford Shale, there has been an increase in disputes where the central issue is the effect of a deed.  This trend is likely to continue with the ongoing development […]