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Law360 – NEPA Reforms Can Fix Permitting Without Weakening Review

The National Environmental Policy Act is continuing to undergo a period of structural recalibration. A combination of judicial decisions, executive policy direction and proposed legislation reflects a sustained effort to shorten permitting timelines for energy and infrastructure projects while preserving NEPA’s core function as a procedural environmental review statute.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Cyber Insurance in 2025 – Why Coverage Is No Longer Enough

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and losses more systemic, cyber insurance is evolving from a back-office risk transfer tool into a strategic business decision.

Law360 — Okla. Reforms Will Curb Oil, Gas Royalty Litigation Risk by Nick Merkley, Brooks Richardson and Scott Kiplinger

On May 6, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed H.B. 1371, enacting the most significant amendments to the state’s Production Revenue Standards Act, or PRSA, since its adoption in 1980.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Mining the Future – When Rare Earth Deals Run Through Indian Country

Whether you are a tribal nation seeking to leverage your subsurface assets for the next generation of energy, or a commercial developer looking to navigate the federal trust landscape, hiring the right law firm with the expertise to move your mining project from prospecting to production is essential.

University of Oklahoma College of Law — Spring 2026 Alumni Feature

GableGotwals attorney Bailey Barnes was recently featured in The University of Oklahoma College of Law Spring 2026 Alumni Feature, where she reflects on her time at OU Law and her experience in practice.

The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Oklahoma’s Paid Leave Proposal – What SB 277 Could Mean for Employers

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a proposal that would establish a state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program. If enacted, the measure would introduce new compliance obligations for employers while expanding leave benefits for workers across the state.

The Holloway — Tenth Circuit Considers Procedural Questions

GableGotwals attorney Caleb Evans examines recent Tenth Circuit decisions involving claim preclusion, Rule 60(b), and guidance for addressing procedural challenges in an article featured in the Federal Bar Association Oklahoma City Chapter’s Spring 2026 newsletter, The Holloway.

S&P Global – Impact of Trump's Defense Production Act Move to Boost Energy Supplies Uncertain: Analysts

An S&P Global article featuring GableGotwals attorney Scott Kiplinger explores the potential implications of President Trump’s Defense Production Act action for domestic energy production and infrastructure.