Conversations about Oklahoma civil appeals and litigation. A discussion of issues related to the practice of law in Oklahoma with an emphasis on recently published civil appellate court opinions (Oklahoma Supreme Court, Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals and select federal opinions). Some episodes also include appellate law “pro tips” for practitioners.
Send us a textGabe and Jana discuss the following cases:2025 OK 12, 02/25/2025, CONNER v. STATE2025 OK 13, 02/25/2025, JAI HOSPITALITY v. WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO.2025 OK 15, 565 P.3d 418, 03/04/2025, OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. v. STATE ex rel. OKLAHOMA CORP. COMMISSION2025 OK 17, 565 P.3d 413, 03/04/2025, POPPINGA v. WALLACE2025 OK 19, 03/11/2025, SANDERS v. TURN KEY HEALTH CLINICS2025 OK 22, 04/08/2025, IN RE: N.A.; STATE OF OKLAHOMA vs MALDONADO et al2025 OK 23, 04/08/2025, MILLS v. J-M MFG. CO. INC. et al2025 OK 25, 04/15/2025, IN THE MATTER OF FB, BHUIYAN v STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Send us a textJana and Gabe discuss these new published opinions: 2025 OK 8, 01/28/2025, IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF N.J.B.2025 OK 9, 02/04/2025, DONALDSON v. CITY OF EL RENO2025 OK 10, 02/11/2025, IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF K.D.B.2025 OK CIV APP 1, 05/16/2024, BANK OF AMERICA v. STILL2025 OK CIV APP 2, 05/15/2024, IN THE MATTER OF: H.M.A.2025 OK CIV APP 3, 12/11/2024, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF WALTERS
Send us a textJana and Gabe discuss the open position on the Oklahoma Supreme Court, the new database of unpublished opinions on OSCN, and more. We also go over these new cases from the OKSCT: 2025 OK 2, 01/14/2025, IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF G.E.M.S.2025 OK 3, 01/14/2025, KITE v. CULBERTSON2025 OK 4, 01/22/2025, CHEROKEE NATION v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR2025 OK 5, 01/22/2025, ROWAN v. STATE FARM FIRE & CASUALTY CO.2025 OK 6, 01/22/2025, JOLLEY v. McCLAIN2025 OK 7, 01/22/2025, CUMMINGS v. SASNETT
In this episode:2024 OK 63, 557 P.3d 144, 09/17/2024, SPENCER v. NELSON2024 OK 65, 556 P.3d 623, 09/17/2024, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EVANS2024 OK 66, 556 P.3d 1010, 09/24/2024, IN THE MATTER OF V.J.R.2024 OK 70, 10/08/2024, ROYAL HOT SHOT INVESTMENTS v. KIEFER PRODUCTION CO.2024 OK 74, 10/15/2024, WATSON v. BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY2024 OK 77, 11/06/2024, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY v. OKLAHOMA CORPORATION COMMISSION2024 OK 78, 11/06/2024, MARSHALL v. CITY OF TULSA
In this episode:2024 OK 28, 548 P.3d 120, 04/23/2024, IN THE MATTER OF: M.R.2024 OK 34, 549 P.3d 1213, 05/14/2024, ANAYA-SMITH v. FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.2024 OK 35, 549 P.3d 1252, 05/21/2024, LATIGO OIL & GAS v. BP AMERICA PRODUCTION CO.2024 OK 37, 549 P.3d 1260, 05/21/2024, KNOX v. OKLAHOMA GAS AND ELECTRIC CO.2024 OK 39, 06/11/2024, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 12 v. STATE2024 OK 40, 06/12/2024, RANDLE v. CITY OF TULSA2024 OK 41, 06/11/2024, PAYTON v APPLEGATE2024 OK 42, 06/11/2024, BAYOUTH v. DEWBERRY2024 OK 43, 06/11/2024, GALBRAITH v. GALBRAITH2024 OK 49, 06/11/2024, HAYES v. PENKOSKI2024 OK 50, 06/11/2024, CATHEY v. BD. OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR McCURTAIN COUNTY2024 OK 52, 06/25/2024, MATHIS v. KERR2024 OK 53, 06/25/2024, DRUMMOND v. OKLAHOMA STATEWIDE VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD2024 OK 60, 08/15/2024, IN RE: STATE QUESTION NO. 832 INITIATIVE PETITION NO. 446
Jana and Gabe sit down with Miles Pringle, president of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Miles doesn't hold back as he tackles the hot-button issues facing the OBA, from the intricacies of a proposed dues increase to the vigorous debates surrounding the Judicial Nominating Commission. He also provides an insider's look at the OBA's post-pandemic landscape and the innovative ways the OBA is serving Oklahoma attorneys. For anyone curious about the gears that turn behind the scenes at the OBA, this conversation with Miles will not disappoint.
In this episode:2024 OK 1, 01/30/2024, STRICKLEN v. MULTIPLE INJURY TRUST FUND2024 OK 2, 02/06/2024, IN RE GUARDIANSHIP OF L.A.C.2024 OK 3, 02/06/2024, BASE v. DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION2024 OK 4, 02/13/2024, JACKSON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICT v. KIRKLAND2024 OK 9, 02/27/2024, BRASSFIELD v. STATE2024 OK 10, 03/04/2024, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MUSKOGEE COUNTY v. KING2024 OK 13, 03/04/2024, STATE CHAMBER OF OKLAHOMA v. COBBS2024 OK 14, 03/05/2024, IN THE MATTER OF E.J.T.2024 OK 17, 03/12/2024, BROWN v. DEMPSTER2024 OK 19, 03/12/2024, SCHIEWE v. CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO2024 OK 21, 04/02/2024, STITT v. TREAT2024 OK 23, 04/02/2024, INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #52 OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY v. WALTERS2024 OK 25, 04/08/2024, FLEIG v. LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP
We sit down with none other than Chief Justice John Kane IV of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, in what marks his debut on the podcast frontier. Embark on a journey through the corridors of justice with a man whose career is not just a profession but a family legacy. Chief Justice Kane opens the doors to his storied ascent from the private law firm trenches of Pawhuska to the pinnacle of judicial responsibility, all the while humbly reflecting on the profound honor and unexpected turns that have shaped his path. As the gavel falls on this episode, we celebrate the strides made in the Oklahoma judicial system, from the much-anticipated e-filing system that is revolutionizing court proceedings to the unique autonomy of each justice's chambers—akin to a constellation of private law firms. You'll gain an appreciation for the weekly rhythm that governs the hallowed halls of the Supreme Court. We also delve into the art of impactful oral advocacy and the crafting of compelling briefs. We even take a moment to muse on what life might have held for Chief Justice Kane if the family tradition of law and ranching hadn't called.
In this episode:2023 OK 108, 11/14/2023, CATHEY v. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MCCURTAIN COUNTY2023 OK 116, 12/12/2023, CANTWELL v. FLEX-N-GATE2023 OK 117, 12/12/2023, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LANDING2023 OK 120, 12/19/2023, AMOORPOUR v. KIRKHAM2023 OK 121, 12/19/2023, FRANK BARTEL TRANSPORTATION v. STATE ex rel. MURRAY STATE COLLEGE2023 OK 122, 12/19/2023, IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF A.J.B.2023 OK 123, 12/19/2023, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGES
In this episode: 2023 OK 109, 11/14/2023, RIVENBURG v. CILIBERTI2023 OK 111, 11/14/2023, OKLAHOMA CALL FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE v. DRUMMOND2023 OK 112, 11/14/2023, SCOTT v. FOSTER
In this episode:2023 OK 100, 10/17/2023, ULLMAN v. OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL2023 OK 101, 10/24/2023, OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH v. TIMMONS2023 OK 102, 10/24/2023, OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH v. TIMMONS2023 OK 103, 10/24/2023, HAMILTON v. WELSH2023 OK 105, 11/07/2023, ACCIDENT CARE AND TREATMENT CENTER v. CSAA GENERAL INSURANCE CO.
In this episode:2023 OK 33, 04/04/2023, OKLA. GAS AND ELECTRIC CO. v. STATE ex rel. OKLA. CORPORATION COMMISSION2023 OK 59, 05/31/2023, HIRSCHFELD v. OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY2023 OK 84, 08/01/2023, IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY2023 OK 86, 09/12/2023, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOC. v. HILL2023 OK 90, 09/19/2023, OIL VALLEY PETROLEUM v. MOORE2023 OK 91, 09/19/2023, MURROW v. PENNEY2023 OK 92, 09/26/2023, BIRD v. PRUETT'S FOOD2023 OK 96, 10/03/2023, LEO v. OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD2023 OK 97, 10/10/2023, OKLAHOMA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS v. BYRD
Cases discussed in this episode:2023 OK 61, 531 P.3d 114, 05/31/2023, TIB-THE INDEPENDENT BANKERS BANK v. GOERKE2023 OK 62, 532 P.3d 21, 06/06/2023, MTGLQ INVESTORS v. WITHERSPOON2023 OK 69, 532 P.3d 28, 06/13/2023, TOCH v. CITY OF TULSA2023 OK 70, 532 P.3d 36, 06/13/2023, BERKSON v. STATE ex rel. ASKINS AS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COURTS2023 OK 74, 06/20/2023, CHILDERS v. ARROWOOD2023 OK 80, 06/20/2023, GUILBEAU v. DURANT H.M.A.2023 OK 81, 06/20/2023, FITZPATRICK v. FITZPATRICK
Cases discussed in this episode:2023 OK 47 NORRIS v. POOL2023 OK 48 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF L.B.L.2023 OK 49 IN THE MATTER OF S.J.W.2023 OK 50 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PARKER2023 OK 51 TERRAL TELEPHONE CO. v. OKLAHOMA STATE BD. OF EQUALIZATION2023 OK 52 HERRERA-CHACON v. STATE2023 OK 60 OKLAHOMA CALL FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE v. STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Rule changes and cases covered in this episode include: 2023 OK 11, 525 P.3d 28, 02/14/2023, KPIELE-PODA v. PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY2023 OK 12, 529 P.3d 905, 02/14/2023, OWENS v. OWENS2023 OK 13, 532 P.3d 1, 02/14/2023, TRES C v. RAKER RESOURCES2023 OK 14, 524 P.3d 1283, 02/14/2023, MEGEE v. EL PATIO2023 OK 21, 03/06/2023, IN RE AMENDMENT TO OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT RULE 1.2002023 OK 22, 03/21/2023, CHIMENTO v. GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES2023 OK 24, 526 P.3d 1123, 03/21/2023, OKLAHOMA CALL FOR REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE v. DRUMMOND2023 OK 26, 03/28/2023, SHELLEM v. GRUNEWELD2023 OK 28, 03/27/2023, IN RE AMENDMENT OF OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT, RULE 1.20 AND 1.222023 OK 42, 528 P.3d 772, 04/18/2023, SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP. v. PAREDES2023 OK 43, 04/17/2023, IN RE AMENDMENT OF RULE 1.60, OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT RULES2023 OK 44, 04/17/2023, IN RE: AMENDMENT OF OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT RULE 1.4
A conversation with Janet Johnson, the recently installed Executive Director of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
A discussion with the Honorable Scott Rowland of the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
A new OK Supreme Court website and published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Court of Civil Appeals. Cases discussed in this episode:2023 OK 7, 02/07/2023, GRAY v. FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES2023 OK CIV APP 1, 12/07/2022, TRAITZ v. TRAITZ2023 OK CIV APP 2, 12/16/2022, WHITE v. 918 CONSTRUCTION
OK Supreme Court rule changes and published opinions from the Court from September 22nd through the end of 2022. Discussed in this episode:2022 OK 78, 09/27/2022, LAUBACH v. LAUBACH2022 OK 79, 518 P.3d 531, 10/04/2022, WESTERN HEIGHTS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. STATE2022 OK 80, 519 P.3d 91, 10/11/2022, HAMMER v. STATE2022 OK 81, 10/10/2022, IN RE RULES FOR THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL ELECTIONS2022 OK 82, 10/10/2022, IN RE OKLAHOMA RULE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1.152022 OK 83, 10/18/2022, KINGFISHER WIND v. WEHMULLER2022 OK 84, 519 P.3d 511, 10/25/2022, MILNE v. HUDSON2022 OK 85, 10/25/2022, GALIER v. MURCO WALL PRODUCTS2022 OK 86, 11/01/2022, JOHNSON v. SNOW2022 OK 88, 520 P.3d 383, 11/08/2022, WREN v. YATES2022 OK 89, 11/07/2022, IN RE AMENDMENT to 12 O.S. CH. 15 APP. 1 RULE 1.21 RULES OF OKLA. SUPREME COURT2022 OK 90, 521 P.3d 131, 11/15/2022, ARULKUMAR v. ARULKUMAR2022 OK 91, 11/15/2022, FARRIS v. MASQUELIER2022 OK 93, 11/14/2022, IN RE AMENDMENT OF RULE 1.11 OF OKLAHOMA SUPREME COURT RULES2022 OK 95, 11/22/2022, PRICE v. ZHANG2022 OK 96, 12/06/2022, COLE v. BANK OF AMERICA2022 OK 97, 12/06/2022, WHITTINGTON v. DURANT H.M.A.2022 OK 98, 12/06/2022, OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY v. OLSEN2022 OK 99, 12/19/2022, IN RE AMENDMENTS TO RULES FOR COURT OF TAX REVIEW
A discussion of published opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from the beginning of 2022 through May 25, 2022.Cases discussed in this episode:2022 OK CIV APP 1, 504 P.3d 1158, 11/23/2021, CURRINGTON v. STATE ex rel. DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY2022 OK CIV APP 2, 506 P.3d 1096, 12/17/2021, MCCLEARY v. CITY OF BROKEN ARROW BD. OF ADJUSTMENT2022 OK CIV APP 3, 01/05/2021, RCB BANK v. STITT2022 OK CIV APP 4, 507 P.3d 1265, 05/03/2021, PILZ v. BOND2022 OK CIV APP 5, 507 P.3d 1260, 06/29/2021, BCE-MACH v. ROACH2022 OK CIV APP 6, 507 P.3d 1273, 02/18/2022, MANN v. STATE2022 OK CIV APP 7, 508 P.3d 979, 02/22/2022, PEVETO v. PEVETO2022 OK CIV APP 8, 509 P.3d 72, 03/04/2022, ANATOLIA RESTAURANT v. BURTON2022 OK CIV APP 9, 510 P.3d 187, 03/21/2022, SOUTHSTAR EXPLORATION v. CORPORATION COMMISSION OF STATE OF OKLA.2022 OK CIV APP 10, 510 P.3d 198, 03/23/2022, IN THE MATTER OF A.T.2022 OK CIV APP 11, 510 P.3d 864, 03/23/2022, DOYLE SPRINGS v. BRAUM'S2022 OK CIV APP 12, 510 P.3d 1289, 08/13/2020, HOME FIRST v. MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.2022 OK CIV APP 13, 510 P.3d 1274, 06/15/2021, WIGGIN PROPERTIES v. ARCO BUILDING2022 OK CIV APP 14, 11/30/2021, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF WILLIAMSON2022 OK CIV APP 15, 512 P.3d 374, 04/22/2022, TASSO v. LUCKY STAR CASINO2022 OK CIV APP 16, 512 P.3d 800, 08/06/2020, GRAND CREST OWNERS ASSOC. v. STITES
New and amended jury instructions and published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from June 29th, 2022 through September 21st, 2022. Discussed in this episode:2022 OK 71, 09/13/2022, CHEROKEE NATION v. LEXINGTON INSURANCE CO.2022 OK 73, 09/20/2022, RITTER v. STATE2022 OK 74, 09/20/2022, IN RE AMENDMENTS TO OKLAHOMA UNIFORM JURY INSTRUCTIONS-JUVENILE2022 OK 75, 09/20/2022, IN RE AMENDMENTS TO OKLAHOMA UNIFORM JURY INSTRUCTIONS-CIVIL2022 OK 76, 09/21/2022, NICHOLS v. ZIRIAX2022 OK 77, 09/21/2022, STOTTS v. NICHOLS
A rule change and published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from March 22nd through June28th, 2022 . Rule change and opinions discussed in this episode:2022 OK 26, 510 P.3d 818, 03/22/2022, MAGNUM ENERGY v. BD. OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF NORMAN2022 OK 29, 506 P.3d 1092, 03/22/2022, FRIEND v. FRIEND2022 OK 30, 507 P.3d 1251, 03/28/2022, IN RE: STATE QUESTION No. 820 INITIATIVE PETITION No. 4342022 OK 31, 507 P.3d 1256, 04/05/2022, IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA CAPITOL IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY2022 OK 32, 04/05/2022, IN THE MATTER OF THE INCOME TAX PROTEST OF RAYTHEON COMPANY2022 OK 35, 508 P.3d 442, 04/19/2022, NICHOLSON v. STITT2022 OK 37, 508 P.3d 431, 04/19/2022, TAY v. GREEN2022 OK 38, 04/19/2022, TAY v. GREEN2022 OK 39, 508 P.3d 449, 04/19/2022, S.K.W. v. STATE2022 OK 40, 510 P.3d 175, 05/03/2022, CONTINENTAL RESOURCES v. WOLLA OILFIELD SERVICES2022 OK 41, 510 P.3d 165, 05/03/2022, IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF THE OKLA. DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY2022 OK 45, 05/03/2022, COATES v. PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INSURANCE CO.2022 OK 46, 510 P.3d 181, 05/17/2022, KAMPHAUS v. TOWN OF GRANITE2022 OK 47, 05/24/2022, IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY2022 OK 48, 05/24/2022, IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY2022 OK 49, 05/24/2022, IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF THE OKLAHOMA DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY2022 OK 50, 510 P.3d 845, 05/24/2022, BAILEY v. STATE ex rel. BD. OF TESTS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFLUENCE2022 OK 51, 06/01/2022, HARWOOD v. ARDAGH GROUP2022 OK 56, 06/14/2022, PATEL v. TULSA PAIN CONSULTANTS2022 OK 57, 06/14/2022, WALTERSCHEIDT v. HLADIK2022 OK 60, 06/14/2022, CROWN ENERGY COMPANY v. MID-CONTINENT CASUALTY CO.2022 OK 63, 06/21/2022, SNOW v. TOWN OF CALUMET2022 OK 64, 06/21/2022, GHOUSSOUB v. YA
Private practice > special judge > district judge > appellate judge > general counsel to a governor. And all this in less than five years! Trevor Pemberton has covered a lot of ground in his relatively young legal career. In this episode, Trevor shares his thoughts on a variety of issues, including electronic filing, law clerks at the district courts, election of judges, and more. Links from this episode:Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper
Mithun is the lead litigator for the State of Oklahoma in appeals, constitutional matters, and relations with the federal government and other states. In this episode, he visits with Jana about his background (Harvard Law and clerk at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit), how he prepares for oral argument (including a recent appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court) and his plans for the next phase of his career. Links from this episode:Lehotsky KellerBattlestar GalacticaBreaking BadBetter Call Saul
All seven 2022 published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from February 9th through March 22nd . Opinions discussed in this episode:Booth v. Home Depot, 2022 OK 16McBee v. Fraire, 2022 OK 22McBee v. Rhino Roofing, 2022 OK 23Barnett v. Okay Public Works Authority, 2022 OK 24Crawford v. OSU Medical Trust, 2022 OK 25Magnum Energy, Inc. v. Board of Adjustment for the City of Norman, 2022 OK 26 Friend v. Friend, 2022 OK 29
A discussion with Justice Dana L. Kuehn of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma. Links from the episode-Justice Kuehn's book recommendations:The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial HeroJustice for Sale: The Shocking Scandal of the Oklahoma Supreme CourtPower of Praying for Your Adult Children Who Decides?: States as Laboratories of Constitutional ExperimentationJustice Kuehn's TV recommendations: The CrownAll Creates Great and SmallPoldarkEverybody Loves Raymond
All seven 2022 published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from the start of the year through February 8th. Opinions discussed in this episode:Progressive Direct Insurance Co. v. Pope, 2022 OK 4Rocket Properties v. LaFortune, 2022 OK 5McKesson Corp. v. Campbell, 2022 OK 6Rickard v. Coulimore, 2022 OK 9In The Matter of The Adoption of S.A.H., 2022 OK 10Meng v. Rahmi, 2022 OK 11Owens v. Zumwalt, 2022 OK 14
A discussion of published opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from November 17, 2021 through the end of 2021. Cases discussed in this episode:Merrell Logistics v. Gregory Gas Services, 2021 OK CIV APP 47Taylor v. Delaware County Solid Waste Trust, 2021 OK CIV APP 48Stratton v. Stephens, 2021 OK CIV APP 49Folsom v. Century Life Assurance Co., 2021 OK CIV APP 50
A wide ranging discussion with former Magistrate Judge, Dean Emeritus of OCU Law, and current President of the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, Valerie Couch. Dean Couch (or is it Judge Couch?) talks about her career, her favorite of her many titles, shares a book and movie recommendation, and so much more! Links from the episode:Oklahoma Bar FoundationThe Tender BarVisual Intelligence
All five 2021 published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from November 9th to December 14th.
News from the 2021 OBA Annual Meeting, a report on Jana's trip to the Appellate Judges Education Institute 2021 Summit in Austin, TX, and a discussion of published opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from October 21, 2021 through November 17, 2021.
In this episode Jana interviews District Attorney Mike Fields (District 4: Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant & Kingfisher Counties). Mike talks about his career, the structure and functions of the DA's office, and Cardinal Point, Canadian County's new resource center for victims of violence and abuse.
A discussion with Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals Judge John Fischer. Judge Fischer talks about his career, the inner workings of the Court of Civil Appeals, provides some tips for brief writers, shares his book recommendations, and more!
Published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court and the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from September 17th through October 21st, 2021.
Published opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from July 1st through September 16th.
All twelve 2021 published opinions from the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals from April 21st to June 30th.
All twelve 2021 published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from May 11th to June 28th.
A discussion with Mike Mordy, 2020-2021 President of the Oklahoma Bar Association. Mike discusses his career, his path to becoming OBA president, and the many benefits available to OBA members.
All twelve 2021 published opinions from the Oklahoma Supreme Court from January 1st to May 11th.
All thirteen 2021 published opinions from the Court of Civil Appeals with mandates issued from January 1st to April 14th.
A discussion with U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit Judge Robert Bacharach. Judge Bacharach shares his experience being nominated and confirmed, his thoughts on oral argument, a typical day in the life of a judge on a U.S. Court of Appeals, and much more. We also discuss his recent book - Legal Writing: A Judge's Perspective on the Science and Rhetoric of the Written Word.
A discussion with Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals Judge Jane Wiseman. Judge Wiseman talks appellate practice and so much more!
A discussion with Associate District Judge Donna Dirickson, Custer County. Judge Dirickson brings us the rural county perspective to wrap up our series on practicing in Oklahoma's trial courts.
A discussion with District Judge Daman Cantrell, Chief Judge of the Civil Division, Tulsa County. Judge Cantrell talks about his career, his passion for mock trial and love of movies, shares tips for practitioners, and much more.
A discussion with Judge Paul Hesse, District Court of Canadian County. Judge Hesse talks about his background and path to the bench, shares tips for practitioners, and much more.
Franco v. Bd. of Regents of University of Oklahoma 2020 OK CIV APP 64 (Breach of Contract)2020 OK CIV APP 68, 12/02/2020, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF ROBINSON (Modification of visitation schedule with minor children)In re the Marriage of Collins 2020 OK CIV APP 65 (Order denying motion to associate attorney to practice in Oklahoma)2020 OK CIV APP 67, 06/08/2020, STEWART v. GONZALEZ (Offer to confess judgment pursuant to 12 O.S. §1101 made by multiple defendants to a singular plaintiff)Ross v. City of Owasso 2020 OK CIV APP 66 (Oklahoma Open Records Act)2020 OK CIV APP 69, 12/01/2020, V.C.B. v. STATE (Expungement)2020 OK CIV APP 70, 09/23/2020, AHLSTROM v. CAMPBELL REAL ESTATE (Oklahoma Residential Landlord Tenant Act)
A discussion with Judge Michael Tupper, District Court of Cleveland County. Judge Tupper talks about his background and path to the bench, his role in the success of the Cleveland County Treatment Court, shares tips for practitioners, and much more.
A discussion with Judge Sheila Stinson, District Court of Oklahoma County.
This week on the podcast - a discussion of the following recent opinions of the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals:2020 OK CIV APP 53, 04/07/2020, NAYLES v. DODSON ("prevailing party" attorney fees in dispute relating to contract for purchase or sale of goods)2020 OK CIV APP 54, 04/09/2020, SHRECK v. REED (claim of unequal ownership of property in partition suit)2020 OK CIV APP 55, 07/28/2020, MINERAL ACQUISITIONS v. HAMM (action by member of a terminated limited liability company against the other member for fraud, etc.)2020 OK CIV APP 56, 05/12/2020, DAVIDSON v. POINTE VISTA DEVELOPMENT (measure of damages for failure to close a real estate purchase agreement when agreement was terminable at will by the party alleged to be in breach)2020 OK CIV APP 57, 10/02/2020, GRILLO VENTURES v. VU (writ of mandamus to perform impossible act)2020 OK CIV APP 58, 05/12/2020, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF CLEMENTS (entitlement to a retirement benefit that accrued during a portion of the marriage but that had not vested at the time of the divorce)2020 OK CIV APP 59, 06/08/2020, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WHITEHOUSE (common law marriage and probate)2020 OK CIV APP 60, 07/23/2020, PNC BANK v. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES (statute of limitations issue in a foreclosure of a mortgage securing a line of credit payable in installments)2020 OK CIV APP 61, 10/23/2020, IN THE MATTER OF THE PROTEST TO THE DENIAL OF THE SALES TAX CLAIM FOR REFUND (retroactive application of statute of limitations that shortened time to apply for a refund of overpayment of taxes)2020 OK CIV APP 62, 04/07/2020, LINN v. OKLAHOMA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. (breach of contract; bad faith)2020 OK CIV APP 63, 10/23/2020, MIDFIRST BANK v. POE (interpleader)
This week on the podcast - a discussion of the following recent opinions of the Oklahoma Supreme Court:2020 OK 91, 11/24/2020, HARRISON v. OKLAHOMA POLICE PENSION AND RETIREMENT SYSTEM (forfeiture of vested pension benefits in the case of a police officer convicted of a crime in the performance of duties)2020 OK 92, 11/24/2020, SHAWAREB v. SSM HEALTH CARE OF OKLAHOMA (negligence of healthcare worker in providing a cup of hot water to a medicated patient)2020 OK 94, 11/24/2020, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FULKS (venue in probate cases)2020 OK 97, 11/24/2020, REVOLUTION RESOURCES v. ANNECY (availability of a preliminary injunction in a Surface Damage Act case...and maybe in condemnation cases more broadly)2020 OK 99, 12/07/2020, ARVIZU v. DAVID STANLEY OF NORMAN (constitutionality of jury trial waivers)2020 OK 104, 12/07/2020, CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY v. BALKMAN (jurisdictional issue between Oklahoma Supreme Court and Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals)2020 OK 105, 12/08/2020, THURSTON v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSUR. CO. ("stackability" of coverage under separate uninsured motorist policies)2020 OK 106, 12/15/2020, IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF RADER (child custody issue under the UCCJEA)2020 OK 110, 12/15/2020, JOHNSON v. CSAA GENERAL INSURANCE CO. (assignability of post-loss insurance claim)
A discussion with Justice James R. Winchester of the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma.