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From obtaining unprecedented results for our clients to serving the community, Nix Patterson and its attorneys make news. Our Articles section highlights case updates, client results, firm news, press mentions, and press releases. Nix Patterson’s Articles also highlight developments in the law, issues of importance to our clients, and new cases that we are investigating. However, nothing in these law-related Articles is intended to provide legal advice for any reader’s specific case. If you have questions or need advice about your case, we would love to speak with you.
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What are Royalty Interests

Oil and gas exploration is big business in the United States, and especially in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas, but the industry is rife with complexities. American landowners own the right to develop the mineral resources that exist under their

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What Is Securities Law?

Recent financial scandals, including Enron, MF Global, and Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, have led to heightened public interest in securities law. Despite the notoriety of these high-profile cases, individuals and corporations do benefit from these regulations, which help increase confidence

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What is a Class Action?

When a person — whether it’s a consumer, employee, or investor — experiences a problem that results in physical or financial harm, they may be able to sue the person or entity responsible for their injuries or losses. But what

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What Is a Qui Tam Lawsuit?

When it comes to understanding qui tam, you first need to understand the concept of whistleblowing. A whistleblower is someone who discovers wrongdoing — usually fraud — and brings that wrongdoing to public light. Whistleblowers may uncover wrongdoing on the

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What Is the False Claims Act?

Imagine you’re at work and discover that your employer may be defrauding the government of millions of dollars. What should you do? Fortunately, Congress enacted the False Claims Act (FCA) to deal with this scenario. Several states have followed suit

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What is the Contract Disputes Act?

It’s understood today that a contractor can sue a public entity, such as a federal government agency, for breach of contract. But that wasn’t always so; until the mid-19th century, a contractor could not sue the government over a contract

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Construction Death in West Campus, Austin, TX

On March 2nd, 2023, falling debris from a high-rise construction project struck and killed nearby bicyclist Michael Delgado in Austin’s West Campus neighborhood. As Austinites know, large-scale construction projects are on the rise in our city as the population continues

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Nix Patterson, Ryan Whaley Win OK Class Action

On August 27, 2020, Nix Patterson and Co-Counsel Ryan Whaley obtained a final judgment following the verdict of more than $150 million on behalf of Oklahoma royalty owners. The Honorable Judge John Gibney, sitting by designation in the Eastern District

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Trey Duck and Drew Pate Elected Partners

Nix Patterson, LLP is pleased to announce that Trey Duck and Drew Pate have been elected partners. Drew started at the firm in 2011, and Trey joined in 2012. Throughout their careers, both have worked for the firm’s complex commercial

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