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U.S. sues Oklahoma over its new immigration policy
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - The United States government is suing Oklahoma for implementing an immigration policy similar to Texas' and Iowa's. -
Wrongful death suit follows inmate's bizarre behavior, heart failure
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - A wrongful death lawsuit blames an Oklahoma county, claiming it failed to address the needs of a woman in custody who was observed acting strangely - like laying nude on the floor motionless. -
National Pharmaceutical Trade Association challenges Oklahoma's Patients Right to Pharmacy Act
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) — A national pharmaceutical trade association that represents pharmacy benefit managers alleges Oklahoma's Patient's Right to Pharmacy Act as well as other state laws are preempted by federal laws. -
Lawsuit challenges how long a train can block an intersection
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – A railway company is challenging the Oklahoma Blocked Crossing Statute on the allegations that the statute is preempted by federal law. -
A lawsuit says University of Oklahoma skewed numbers to attain better U.S. News & World Report ranking
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – A Texas woman is suing the University of Oklahoma alleging that she was misled about the transferability of credits and the ranking of the school. -
Lawyers around the country are tired of paying Bar dues that are used to promote political speech
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – A federal civil rights lawsuit accuses the state’s integrated bar association of violating a member’s First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. -
Kim Kardashian tried to 'screw all of us out of everything,' says emoji developer suing her for $100M
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – A $100 million lawsuit filed against Kim Kardashian is far from "ridiculous and absurd," according to the businessman who is taking the action against the celebrity. -
Okie Energy Group III alleges Nortex misrepresented net acres in leasehold
OKLAHOMA (Legal Newsline) – An Oklahoma company alleges a Houston, Texas company misrepresented the amount of net acres in a leasehold. -
Fracking industry fights allegations it caused earthquakes in Oklahoma
GUTHRIE, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Two defendants in a lawsuit that claims hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, activities increased earthquake activity in Oklahoma are seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed. -
The Duncan Group LLC alleges Cimarex Energy Group breached duty in gas leases
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) – An Oklahoma limited liability company with royalty interests in wells in the state allege a well operator took improper midstream service cost deductions or nonpayment of royalties on natural gas wells. -
Another natural gas company tries to have lawsuit blaming fracking for Okla. earthquakes heard in federal court
Defendant Devon Energy Production Company LP filed its notice of removal to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma Nov. 16. -
Lawyers return with lawsuit blaming Okla. earthquakes on fracking industry
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit that blames the fracking industry for increased earthquake activity in Oklahoma is back. -
U.S. sues counseling firm over Medicaid debts
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Western Oklahoma is suing a mental health counseling company and its owner for $4.7 million, citing alleged fraud and misrepresentation in debt collection. -
Native American accuses Oklahoma of violating civil rights
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) — A California woman is suing the attorney general of Oklahoma, alleging violation of civil rights. -
Stock owner files class action suit against Chesapeake Energy
A common stock owner has filed a class-action lawsuit against Chesapeake Energy Corp., Robert Douglas Lawler, and Domenic J. Dell'Osso, Jr., company and its board of officers, citing alleged violation of federal law. -
Oklahoma couple file class action against Marathon Oil
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) — An Oklahoma couple are suing Marathon Oil, alleging breach of contract and fraud. -
Lawyers blaming earthquakes on fracking drop case rather than pursue in fed court
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Two Oklahoma women and their attorneys have dropped a class action lawsuit in federal court that blames the recent spate of earthquakes in the state on oil and gas exploration, but they will re-file their claims against the fracking industry next year in a different court.