In The News - GableGotwals

The Oklahoman — OK Supreme Court Questions Timing of Challenge to Open Primary Initiative Petition

The Oklahoman recently mentioned GableGotwals Shareholder Robert McCampbell in its coverage of State Question 836, which proposes opening Oklahoma’s primary elections. McCampbell is serving as counsel for the measure’s proponents.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: HB2036 Is a Common-Sense Action in Amending the Condemnation Process by Scott Kiplinger

On May 21, Governor Stitt signed House Bill 2036 into law, marking a significant update to Oklahoma‘s condemnation procedures. The new law streamlines practices statewide while incentivizing higher payments for landowners.

Law360 — The Risks Of Trump’s Plan To Fast-Track Deregulation by Tim Sowecke and Gerard D’Emilio

On April 9, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum instructing federal agencies to roll back existing regulations the administration deems inconsistent with recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Legislature Eyes Changes for Land Application of Biosolids and Sludges by Tyler Self

In recent years, growing scientific scrutiny and evolving regulatory perspectives have reshaped the understanding of the risks associated with the land application of biosolids and sludges.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Recent Sixth Circuit Decision Tries to Fill in the Gaps from Loper Bright by Gerard D’Emilio

After the Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, lower courts were left wondering when, if ever, they defer. Recall: under Chevron, courts defer to reasonable agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes.

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: What Businesses Need to Know About the California Invasion of Privacy Act by Joseph W. Lang

The California Invasion of Privacy Act, originally enacted to prevent wiretapping and eavesdropping on telegraph, telephone, or wire communications, has been expanded to cover website data collection technology following a recent Ninth Circuit decision.

The Oklahoman — Bill that dramatically changes initiative, referendum process clears Senate committee

The Oklahoman recently wrote that GableGotwals shareholder Robert McCampbell is a “nationally recognized expert on the U.S. Constitution.” The piece further explained that Robert is an Oklahoma City attorney who specializes in constitutional law.

The article in The Oklahoman concerned SB 1027 (2025) which would impose certain restrictions on gathering signatures for an initiative petition. The article quoted McCampbell, stating “The courts are unanimous that circulating a petition is ‘core political speech’ where First Amendment protection is at its ‘zenith.’” The article further quoted McCampbell, stating “‘The restrictions on core political speech embodied in SB 1027 cannot survive scrutiny under the First Amendment.'”

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Unleashing American Energy by Executive Order by Ashlyn Smith

President Trump has declared a national energy emergency on the grounds the country lacks adequate energy to sustain its way of life. Therefore, on January 20, 2025, the president signed an executive order, “Unleashing American Energy,” which aims to boost oil and gas production by rolling back regulations put in place during the previous administration.