Vol. 6 No. 17 | April 29, 2026
Courts
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
- 2026 OK 25: STATE OF OKLAHOMA ex rel. OBA v. FINN
- 2026 OK 26: STATE OF OKLAHOMA ex rel. OBA v. HOPKINS
- 2026 OK 27: BEAN v. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL, et al.
- 2026 OK 28: RE: Revocation of Credentials of Registered Courtroom Interpreters
- 2026 OK 29: RE: Revocation of Certificates of Certified Shorthand Reporters
- 2026 OK 30: STATE OF OKLAHOMA, ex rel. OBA, v. KELLY JOHN BARLEAN
Court of Criminal Appeals
No published opinions this week.
Court of Civil Appeals
No published opinions this week.
Dispositions Other than by Published Opinions
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma Court Calendar
The Supreme Court of Oklahoma is in session year round, unless otherwise noted. The court regularly schedules conferences on Mondays and other days as needed.
Member Transitions
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Celebrate Law Day With the OBA
On Friday, May 1, join us for the national and statewide celebration of Law Day! Lawyers across Oklahoma are volunteering with their local bar associations. Volunteer lawyers in central Oklahoma are urgently needed to staff the statewide telephone hotline.
Volunteers typically work in two-hour shifts from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on May 1. In Oklahoma City, the event will be held at the Oklahoma Bar Center at 1901 N. Lincoln. Food and snacks will be provided for volunteers. All practice areas are needed.
From the April Bar Journal | Can the Economic Loss Doctrine Be Your Economic Gain Doctrine?
"In April 2025, two Oklahoma court cases quietly clarified the legal landscape to potentially better protect businesses and corporations from tort liability when the damages in a dispute are strictly economic in nature and arise from a contractual relationship. This article explores the implications of the economic loss doctrine, as discussed in the Oklahoma Supreme Court case Mills v. J-M Mfg. Co. and the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals case Proe v. Diamond Homes, and whether those cases set the stage for broader application of the doctrine, which, in Oklahoma, has traditionally been limited to manufacturer’s products liability cases.
To the extent the economic loss doctrine is ripe for expansion, this article examines how that might impact Oklahoma businesses, contractual risk allocation and the scope and application of the doctrine. A historical review of the doctrine is significant to highlight the principles underpinning the doctrine and the rationale for its potential expansion in Oklahoma."
From the April Bar Journal | The Back Page
"In a groundbreaking effort to support citizens who serve on juries in difficult criminal cases, the Oklahoma Judges Association has partnered with OU to launch a juror counseling and support initiative designed to assist individuals who experience emotional or psychological distress following jury service.
The program, which began in March in Cleveland County and is expected to expand to Oklahoma County in the near future, will provide access to trauma-informed counseling services for jurors who have served in cases involving violent crime, sexual abuse and other traumatic subject matter. Through this collaboration, qualified mental health professionals and supervised OU students will offer resources and support to jurors who may struggle with the lingering impact of exposure to graphic testimony, images, video evidence and disturbing facts presented during trial."
Midyear Conference Scholarship Deadline Extended
Fifteen scholarships are available for the 2026 OBA Midyear Conference. The Oklahoma Bar Foundation is sponsoring 10 scholarships, and Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Co. is sponsoring five scholarship. Scholarships cover the registration fee, including meals and social events.
Preference will be given to Young Lawyers Division members, solo practitioners or small-firm attorneys (1-5 attorneys), attorneys in rural or underserved communities, and attorneys working in public interest, government or the nonprofit sector.
The deadline to apply is May 8. Recipients will be notified by May 15.
OBA Members Celebrate Milestone Membership Anniversaries
In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded "Heartbreak Hotel"; in 1966, 'Star Trek" premiered on NBC; and in 1976, gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored the first Olympic perfect 10. Those noteworthy years also saw the launch of many longstanding Oklahoma legal careers! The Oklahoma Bar Association congratulates its members who are celebrating significant milestone anniversaries in 2026.
Featured CLE
Apply for an OBA Midyear Conference Scholarship by May 8
By OBA Management Assistance Program Director Julie Bays
The legal profession is changing quickly. New technology, evolving client expectations, cybersecurity risks, leadership challenges and constant legal developments mean that staying current is no longer optional. The OBA Midyear Conference is designed to help Oklahoma lawyers meet those challenges with practical ideas, timely education and valuable professional connections.
A limited number of scholarships are available to help attorneys attend this year’s conference at OKANA Resort. Scholarships include registration, meals and social events. Applications must be submitted by May 8.
This is more than assistance with conference costs. It is an opportunity to invest in your practice, your professional growth and your future.
WHY ATTEND?
This year’s Midyear Conference offers programming for attorneys in a wide variety of practice settings, including solo and small firm lawyers, government attorneys, in-house counsel, nonprofit lawyers and attorneys in larger firms. Sessions are focused on practical skills and emerging issues attorneys can use right away.
MORE THAN CLE
Conferences also create space for the conversations that often matter most. Attorneys attend to reconnect with colleagues, build referral relationships, meet potential mentors, exchange ideas and gain perspective from lawyers across Oklahoma.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your practice, improve your leadership skills, understand emerging technology or expand your network, the Midyear Conference offers meaningful opportunities to grow.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MAY 8
If attending the conference will benefit your practice or professional development, now is the time to apply. Apply online today!
The Oklahoma Bar Journal is a publication of the Oklahoma Bar Association. All rights reserved. Copyright© 2026 Oklahoma Bar Association. Statements or opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Oklahoma Bar Association, its officers, Board of Governors, Board of Editors or staff. Although advertising copy is reviewed, no endorsement of any product or service offered by any advertisement is intended or implied by publication. Advertisers are solely responsible for the content of their ads, and the OBA reserves the right to edit or reject any advertising copy for any reason. Legal articles carried in the Oklahoma Bar Journal are selected by the Board of Editors. Information about submissions can be found at www.okbar.org.