Yes. Although Oklahoma is a landlocked state, it has the largest number of manmade lakes (more than 200).
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.
Beginning October 29, 2025, Oklahomans will have an opportunity to sign a petition to allow a vote on open primaries.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.