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The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Open Primaries for Oklahoma by Robert McCampbell

Beginning October 29, 2025, Oklahomans will have an opportunity to sign a petition to allow a vote on open primaries.

LAW.COM – EPA Proposal to End Greenhouse Gas Reporting Could Complicate Greenwashing Lawsuits

“Companies with a national footprint could therefore face overlapping claims in multiple and often inconsistent state frameworks, which will invariably lead to forum-shopping and different outcomes in cases across jurisdiction,” said GableGotwals shareholder Timothy Sowecke, who handles energy and environmental matters.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: D.C. Circuit Restores Title V Emergency Defense by Tyler Self

In a significant decision for the oil and gas industry, the D.C. Circuit recently restored the Clean Air Act (“CAA”) Title V “emergency affirmative defense.” This ruling struck down EPA’s 2023 rescission of the long-standing defense.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: DOJ and HHS Re-Establish a False Claims Act Working Group by Isabel Mulino

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) announced the re-establishment of a DOJ-HHS False Claims Act (“FCA”) Working Group.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Texas Makes Bid to Accelerate DExit with Attractive Corporate Amendments by Mark Nawfal

Texas recently amended its Business Organizations Code in a bid to become the preferred jurisdiction for business in response to a growing “DExit” movement, which started in 2024 when the head judge of the Delaware Chancery Court nixed a $56 billion compensation deal for Tesla‘s Elon Musk.

Law360 — Trump Air Emissions Carveouts Cloud the Regulatory Picture by Tim Sowecke and Tyler Self

On July 17, President Donald Trump signed four new proclamations that rely on Section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act, granting two-year exemptions from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recently enacted air toxics standards for key U.S. industries.

Law360 — Justices Rewrite Rules For Challenging Enviro Agency Actions

This article breaks down how a trio of high-impact rulings issued in recent weeks affect stakeholders seeking to challenge environmental regulations and offers practical guidance for navigating judicial review pathways.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Time to Prepare for Oklahoma Business Courts by Adam Doverspike

Oklahoma will launch specialized Business Courts on January 1, 2026, a move designed to streamline complex commercial litigation and make the state more attractive for corporate investment.