Cottrell: Will Trump Consider Force Majeure of Oil and Gas?

April 27, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Chris Cottrell, Winston and Strawn Law Offices, returns to The Crude Life to discuss the recent developments in the “Force Majeure” clause in oil and gas contracts. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to declare the coronavirus a “pandemic” or “epidemic” in order […]

The Crude Life Interview: Chris Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, LLP

April 17, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Chris Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, LLP, discusses the current state of Merger and Acquisition, including the recent Chevron Anadarko deal. Cottrell also talks about Jimmy Vallee joining Winston & Strawn’s Houston office. Jimmy joins Winston from Paul Hastings where he was a partner in the Corporate Department. He has advised […]

The Crude Life Interview: Chris Cottrell, Paul Hastings, LLP

February 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Chris Cottrell, Paul Hastings, LLP, discusses his recent article challenging the Wall Street Journal’s piece on “fracking”. The interview starts with a general overview of recent oil prices and a discussion about the WSJ article. Cottrell talks about the SEC rules on reserves and the changes that occurred in 2008 […]