Flat-Rate

West Virginia Files to Dismiss EQT Lawsuit on Flat-Rate Leases, Royalties

West Virginia has filed a motion to dismiss EQT Corp.’s federal lawsuit challenging the state’s flat-rate lease statute, arguing that the state can’t be coerced by the company to reverse its laws.

June 6, 2018

EQT Suing West Virginia Over Flat-Rate Leases, Royalties

EQT Corp. has filed a lawsuit in federal court arguing that West Virginia’s flat-rate lease statute is unconstitutional. Legislators last month passed a bill prohibiting post-production expenses from being deducted from flat-rate royalties.

April 16, 2018