Vol. 5 No. 30 | July 23, 2025
Courts
No published opinions this week.
- 2025 OK CR 9: REECE v. THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
- 2025 OK CR 10: REECE v. THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
- 2025 OK CR 11: TERRY et al. v. DRUMMOND et al.
- 2025 OK CIV APP 25: CHAMBERLAIN v. DAYTON PARTS, LLC
- 2025 OK CIV APP 26: MUSTARD SEED ENTERPRISES, INC. v. DEPT. OF HUMAN SERVICES
- 2025 OK CIV APP 27: MCKNIGHT et al. v. SEMI-PRO’S, INC. et al.
- 2024 OK CIV APP 28: U.S. BANK v. WEBB et al.
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.
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Join OBA CLE on Aug. 14 for the 2025 Impaired Driving Seminar. This seminar, held at the Oklahoma Bar Center, offers a practical and informative overview of DUI law and related enforcement procedures. Earn 6 hours of MCLE credit and gain essential knowledge of DUI basics, including legal definitions and case law foundations. Whether you are new to DUI defense or seeking a refresher on current practices and policies, this program provides the tools and insights you need to navigate this complex area of law.
The 2025 Solo & Small Firm Conference was made possible by our sponsors. Thank you to Premium Sponsor Oklahoma Attorneys Mutual Insurance Co. and Bronze Sponsors Dispute Resolution Consultants, Pearl Insurance, Alliant Insurance Services and LawPay/ MyCase/Docketwise/CASEpeer! Thank you also to our Barista Coffee Break sponsor, WebCredenza, and the Morning Yoga and Juice Bar event sponsors, Hall Estill, the OBA Young Lawyers Division and the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Assistance Program. The OBA appreciates the support of our sponsors and vendors.
Submit Your Board of Governors and House of Delegates Information
Mark your calendars for this year's OBA Annual Meeting, Nov. 6-7 at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS VACANCIES
It's time to submit your nominating petitions for the OBA Board of Governors. The deadline for submitting nominating petitions for 2026 OBA leadership is Sept. 8. The Board of Governors is comprised of 17 active members of the Oklahoma Bar Association. One representative is elected for each of the nine Supreme Court judicial districts, as such districts existed prior to Jan. 1, 2020 [Order No. SCBD 4483 (2020 OK 17)], by lawyers in those respective districts, plus three statewide at-large members and the Young Lawyers Division chairperson. Officers are the president, vice president, president-elect and secretary/treasurer. You can view vacancy information here.
SUBMIT YOUR DELEGATES
It's also time to submit your local delegates to this year's House of Delegates, to be held Nov. 7 during the meeting. The deadline for submitting delegate certification forms is Sept. 1. In accordance with OBA bylaws, the House of Delegates shall be composed of one delegate or alternate from each county of the state, who shall be an active or senior member of the bar of such county. A PDF is available online with the count of members per county and the corresponding number of delegates and alternates allowed for each county.
Contact Mark Schneidewent at marks@okbar.org for more information.
Enjoy easy communication with committees and sections with MyOKBar Communities. Communities is linked to your MyOKBar account, so your information is synced. Access it through the “MYOKBAR Communities (Sections and Committees)” link on your MyOKBar page.
Featured CLE
OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference: Innovation Meets Inspiration at OKANA
By OBA Practice Management Advisor Julie Bays
Last week, attorneys gathered at the stunning OKANA Resort in Oklahoma City for the OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference, and it exceeded expectations. The venue’s indoor water park and resort amenities provided a refreshing and inspiring backdrop for two days of CLE and professional connections.
Kenton Brice returned to shine a spotlight on the future of legal practice with his session “The State of AI in Legal.” He covered everything from document review automation to rethinking billing models, giving solo attorneys a grounded, ethical framework for integrating AI into their workflows.
Justin Lollman’s presentation on appellate issue preservation struck a chord with attendees. He emphasized practical steps to ensure critical trial-level issues are preserved for appeal. Afterward, he reflected on LinkedIn: “It was a pleasure speaking at the Oklahoma Bar Association’s Solo & Small Firm Conference at the beautiful OKANA Resort! … the real highlight was connecting with so many talented attorneys who are passionate about their work.”
The two-part TrialPad demonstration, led by Chad Kelliher, offered hands-on training in evidence organization and courtroom presentation using an iPad. Attendees described the format as “immediately useful” and applicable to real-world practice.
Planning for next year’s OBA Solo & Small Firm Conference is already underway, and now is the perfect time to get involved. By joining the OBA Solo and Small Firm Planning Committee, you can help shape the content, recruit engaging speakers and enhance the overall conference experience. This is a valuable opportunity for solo and small firm attorneys to move beyond attending and take an active role in creating an event that continues to grow in value for the legal community. Ready to make an impact? Sign up at www.okbar.org/committees/committee-sign-up.
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