Despite protections, most employers will be able to drug test for marijuana if State Question 788 passes. By Ben LUSCHEN Editor’s note: This article is part of a series examining cannabis and cannabinoids in Oklahoma leading up to the June 26 medical marijuana referendum. In 2012, Oklahoma passed the Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing …
Unfortunately, excessive force from a law enforcement officer is not a rare occurrence these days. Find out what qualifies as excessive force in Oklahoma and learn about the legal options you may have if you believe you’ve been a victim.
Car accidents are not always an ordeal involving just two vehicles — multiple drivers can be involved, regardless of fault. A chain reaction car accident occurs when one vehicle striking another leads to a domino effect of several collisions involving several cars, all from the same underlying incident. But how do you prove fault?
In Oklahoma, if your injury resulted from someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or recklessness, you can seek financial compensation with a lawsuit. Here are some of the key things to know before moving forward.
The death of a loved one caused by the negligence or actions of another only party further compounds the trauma and grief to be endured, but civil litigation through a wrongful death lawsuit can sometimes offer a sense of solace and justice while also mitigating the lasting financial impact of the loss. Here’s what you need to know.
Far too often, an insurance company will unreasonably refuse to honor the obligations explicitly outlined in the policy as a way to avoid paying money that is rightfully yours. Here’s what you can do.
Just as with criminal justice bills, the 2022 legislative session brought several changes to cannabis laws in Oklahoma—both for businesses and customers. In total, 12 new laws were signed into law. Here are seven of the most notable.
In many cases, hiring a qualified attorney to handle your car accident in Oklahoma will be in your best interest to secure a favorable outcome. Here are four common situations when you should strongly consider hiring legal representation.
2022 was a big year for Oklahoma criminal justice bills during the legislative session. Now that the regular session has adjourned, let’s take a look at three of the more notable bills introduced in February — and where they ended up.
Bank fraud, embezzlement, and forgery are just a few of the common white-collar crimes prosecuted in Oklahoma. Learn how these crimes are classified, what the punishments can be, and how to defend yourself if you’ve been caught up in a situation brought on by an employer.
