In The News

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: Does Federal Maritime Law Matter in Oklahoma? by Jason Seay

Yes. Although Oklahoma is a landlocked state, it has the largest number of manmade lakes (more than 200).

The Journal Record — Gavel to Gavel: The Future of Business Courts in Oklahoma by Adam Doverspike

In a 5–4 decision, the Court held that the new law creating specialized business courts violated the Oklahoma Constitution’s requirement that trial judges be elected rather than appointed by the Governor.

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.

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.