Energy, Oil & Gas Alert — Legal and Regulatory Considerations for the Energy Sector
The U.S. Supreme Court’s narrowing of federal regulatory authority, heightened litigation risks, and state-level legal updates are reshaping compliance strategies.
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.
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Alert — Fast-Tracking Deregulation: The Risks of Bypassing Notice and Comment
On April 9, 2025, President Trump issued a memorandum titled Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations, instructing federal agencies to roll back existing regulations the administration deems inconsistent with recent Supreme Court decisions.
Securities Alert — The Impact of Tariffs and Market Volatility on Risk Factors, MD&A, and Earnings Calls
The recent flurry of activity regarding tariffs and the resultant market volatility should have public companies reviewing and analyzing their risk factors and MD&A sections in the preparation of their upcoming 10-Q filings for the first quarter.
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 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.'"
GableGotwals Welcomes Tyler A. Self to the Firm
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Tyler Self has joined the Oklahoma City office as a litigation associate. His practice focuses on environmental and natural resources law.
The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Trump’s second term presents opportunity for environmental regulation by Tim Sowecke
Trump’s second term will bring new leadership to agencies responsible for energy and environmental regulation. Nominations such as Lee Zeldin (EPA), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS), Doug Burgum (DOI), Chris Wright (DOE), Matt Gaetz (DOJ), and Elon Musk (DOGE) signal a focus on limiting regulatory authority, promoting energy development, and disrupting the status quo.