The recent Griffin/Stryker litigation shows that for multi state employers, outcomes may turn not only on what a restrictive covenant says, but also on forum selection, governing law, and the employer’s ability to prove protectable interests and irreparable harm early.
Pendergraft v. Steiner (W.D. Okla. 2025) shows HR and managers what NOT to do in hiring, promotions, and handling employee complaints.
If your company requires employees to sign mandatory arbitration agreements (and you should), here’s a wake‑up call: if you (the employer) didn’t sign it, too, then it may not be worth the paper it’s printed on.
Best Lawyers®, for the 15th consecutive year, announced the "Best Law Firms" rankings. GableGotwals is ranked in the 2026 list regionally in 55 practice areas.
Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, and selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
Chambers rankings are assessed on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Interviews are conducted with peers outside of the firm and clients in order to determine inclusion and rankings.
The OADC connects lawyers in Oklahoma who work primarily in defense litigation to exchange knowledge and ideas to improve their skills as defense lawyers and the standards of trial practice.
Congratulations to Jeffrey A. Curran, who was recently inducted to the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for 2025.
