A closely watched trial in Oklahoma against Johnson & Johnson not only threatens to upset the rule of law but could backfire badly on the Oklahoma economy. This case is the first of almost 2,000 ...

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Though sometimes overshadowed, tort reform continues to be an issue worthy of state lawmakers’ attention. Studies have consistently found that frivolous tort litigation reduces economic opportunities, ...

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Survivors of the Tulsa race massacre say that its effects are a "public nuisance" in a case for reparations from the city and the state of Oklahoma.

As policies evolve, some state and local governments have begun exploring novel theories through existing doctrine—including the law of public nuisance—for a pathway to seek relief, through individual ...

Last week an Oklahoma federal District judge rejected motions to dismiss one of the biggest products liability bellweather cases involving opioid abuse on Native American lands, while noting that the ...

Yesterday's ruling against Johnson & Johnson in Oklahoma, which marks the first time a court has held a pharmaceutical company liable for the "opioid crisis," hinges on a broad definition of "public ...

Disclaimer: This article has been written by Renata M Barnes, a current Law Student. The content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While ...