Courts & Litigation

Oklahoma Lawyer License Suspension - State of Oklahoma ex rel. OBA v. Lile

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has dismissed a reciprocal disciplinary proceeding against attorney Jason Martin Lile. Although the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Supreme Court had suspended his license for one year, the Oklahoma Supreme Court found no further discipline was warranted after de novo review.

Howard v. Barrington Homeowners - HOA Dues Dispute

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued an opinion in Howard v. Barrington Homeowners, vacating a lower court's decision and affirming the district court's grant of summary judgment. The case involved allegations of improper use of homeowners' association dues and other mismanagement.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Amends Judicial Continuing Legal Education Rules

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has amended Rule 2 of the Rules for Mandatory Judicial Continuing Legal Education. The amendment clarifies the types of courses and programs that can be used to satisfy the MJCLE requirement, including a limit on general MCLE hours.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Issues Writ of Prohibition in Drilling Dispute

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued a writ of prohibition barring enforcement of a lower court's judgment and a writ of mandamus ordering dismissal of claims in a drilling dispute. The case involves an employee's injury and subsequent lawsuit against his employer, Cactus Drilling Company, LLC.

Oklahoma Bar Association v. Kline - Interim Suspension

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma has issued an order for the emergency interim suspension of attorney Jesse David Kline. The suspension follows the filing of a complaint by the Oklahoma Bar Association alleging multiple felony charges related to exploitation and embezzlement.

Ohio Supreme Court Opinion on Attorney-Client Privilege

The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision compelling an insurance company to produce claims files, finding that such orders must comply with specific statutes regarding attorney-client privilege and work-product doctrine. The case, Eddy v. Farmers Property Cas. Ins. Co., remanded to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with the ruling.

Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Public Records Request Case

The Ohio Supreme Court modified a lower court's judgment in State ex rel. Mason v. Basinger, denying a writ of mandamus and statutory damages. The court found that the relator failed to demonstrate a clear legal duty for the named respondent, a mail-room employee, to provide the requested public records.

Ohio Supreme Court attorney misconduct suspension stayed

The Ohio Supreme Court has conditionally stayed a six-month suspension for attorney Eric Dorman Hall following allegations of misconduct. This follows a prior suspension and reinstatement with probation for similar violations.

State ex rel. Patterson v. Starn - Ohio Supreme Court Opinion

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal of a writ of mandamus filed by appellant Patterson against Judge Starn. The court found that Patterson had an adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law and that his claim was barred by res judicata. The opinion was issued on February 26, 2026.

Peace v. Galloway - Ohio Supreme Court Habeas Corpus Ruling

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a habeas corpus petition filed by an inmate. The court found that the inmate had an adequate remedy through direct appeal to challenge the assignment of the judge who accepted his guilty pleas and sentenced him.