Articles
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Judicial Reform, Economy
Oklahoma Supreme Court activism hits oil industry
Thanks to the Oklahoma Supreme Court, an untold number of contracts have been nullified and countless state businesses left with daunting potential legal liability.Jonathan Small | November 1, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Arm of Oklahoma Supreme Court engages in campaigning for three justices
An official arm of the Oklahoma Supreme Court is urging lawyers to retain three members of the Oklahoma Supreme Court facing retention-ballot elections.Ray Carter | October 31, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court nullifies countless energy, construction contracts
After a recent ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, many companies in industries like energy and construction face new questions about their legal liability.Ryan Haynie | October 23, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling negatively impacts oil-and-gas companies
A decision handed down in May by the Oklahoma Supreme Court may increase the liability of oil-and-gas companies when sued in cases involving subcontractors.Ray Carter | October 23, 2024
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Judicial Reform
OCPA responds to false information at JNC hearing
OCPA President Jonathan Small issued a statement in response to a false suggestion made about OCPA during a House legislative study on the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC).Staff | October 14, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Hearing shows ethical conflicts abound with JNC
A recent legislative hearing highlighted several of the many problems created by Oklahoma’s Judicial Nominating Commission, including its fostering of ethical conflicts and creation of an environment in which few people seek to become a judge.Ray Carter | October 14, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Bar’s role in judicial selection may benefit its finances
The incestuous relationship between the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Bar Association is concerning.Ray Carter | October 8, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Researchers find Oklahoma Supreme Court is liberal
For nearly 50 years, justices on the Oklahoma Supreme Court have been more liberal than even judges in states like California.Jonathan Small | October 7, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma Supreme Court weakens election integrity, legislature forced to fix it
With its illegitimate activism in 2020, the Oklahoma Supreme Court nearly weakened election integrity. Fortunately, the Oklahoma Legislature stepped in to fix the Court’s blunder.Ryan Haynie | October 4, 2024
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Judicial Reform, Economy
Oklahoma legal climate impacts business growth, job opportunities
“Lawsuit abuse increases the costs of goods and services, including driving up insurance rates,” according to one national expert. “In Oklahoma, that amounts to an average annual ‘tort tax’ of approximately $934.73 per person.”Ray Carter | October 3, 2024