Posted on March 14, 2012 in Uncategorized
On March 12, 2012 a tractor trailer operated by William Chisom attempted to exit Interstate 35 in Noble County, Oklahoma. For reasons unknown, Chisom backed the rig into the outer lane of Interstate 35 causing Cary Romsdahl to take evasive action to avoid an impact. Romsdahl’s vehicle left the road and was later stuck by… read more…
Posted on March 10, 2012 in Uncategorized
A recent car crash involving a Hulbert family could leave some without means of a full recovery. On March 7, 2012, members of the Whisenhunt family were involved in two-car collision near Tahlequah. Muskogee’s Air Evac and Tulsa Lifeflight were called to transport the injured parties to a Tulsa hospital. According to a story published… read more…
Posted on March 9, 2012 in Uncategorized
The City of Muskogee has suspended its Fire Chief for refusing to hire an applicant because the applicant is part of the National Guard. The City allowed Chief Derek Tatum to serve the suspension in three one week increments. His actions may have exposed the City of Muskogee to liability under federal law. Story from… read more…
Posted on March 6, 2012 in Uncategorized
Oklahoma is holding its primary elections today for the Presidential election and, under Oklahoma law, your employer must give you time off to exercise that right (although you must give one day’s notice of your intent to vote): Title 26 § 7-101—Employee may have up to two hours, or more if employee lives far away… read more…
Posted on March 6, 2012 in Uncategorized
With the proliferation of smart phones with built-in cameras, video encounters of citizens and police are finding their way online with greater frequency. It is a far cry from the early 1990’s where video of Los Angeles police officers beating Rodney King sparked a national debate over police brutality. But has the advent of cell phone cameras actually… read more…
Posted on March 5, 2012 in Uncategorized
The Los Angeles Times published a recent story on a new study from California that suggests its 3 strikes law contributed to prison overcrowding but did little to deter crime. The study calls into question the use of public funds to incarcerate non-violent offenders when other services like health care and education see deeper cuts…. read more…
Posted on March 2, 2012 in Uncategorized
The family of Hawaiian inmate Bronson Nunuha, who was murdered just five months before his release, has filed suit against Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) (NYSE:CXW). The suit alleges that CCA’s business model operates to grossly understaff its facilities which violates fundamental safety requirements. A copy of the lawsuit is available here: Nunuha Complaint. According to the… read more…
Posted on February 28, 2012 in Latest News
In January the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma denied Oklahoma City’s motion to dismiss a facial and as applied challenge to its disorderly conduct statute. Eugene Volokah has weighed in over at the Volokah Conspiracy. Link here.
Posted on November 14, 2011 in Latest News
The Supreme Court voted this morning to decide whether the government can compel citizens to purchase health care insurance. From the New York Times: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to the 2010 health care overhaul law, President Obama’s signature legislative achievement. The development set the stage for oral arguments by March and… read more…