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Codified Protections for Product Manufacturers, Sellers, & Distributors, 76 O.S. Section 57.2
On April 28, 2014, Oklahoma House Bill Number OK547HB 3365 (“HB 3365”) passed. The new statute relates to product liability actions, will be codified at 76 O.S. § 57.2, and becomes effective November 1, 2014. The statute provides a rebuttable presumption the...
Jason Goodnight & Jeremy Ward Trial Victory
Jason Goodnight and Jeremy Ward successfully defended a national trucking company during a week long trial in the Western District of Oklahoma, federal court. Plaintiff alleged severe, permanent, and disabling injuries. During the prosecution of his claim, Plaintiff’s...
Joseph Farris 2014 Best Lawyers of America
The 2014 Edition of The Best Lawyers of America recognized Joseph Farris in Legal Malpractice Defense. Congratulations to Joe!
Amended and Revised Oklahoma Civil Jury Instructions
On March 23, 2014 the Oklahoma Supreme Court, based on recommendations by the Oklahoma Supreme Court Committee for Uniform Civil Jury Instructions, adopted 43 new or revised uniform civil jury instructions. In Re: Amendments to the Oklahoma Uniform Jury Instructions,...
Fellows of Litigation Counsel of America
Paula Quillin was recently named a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America which is comprised of only about 50 other Oklahoma lawyers. LCA is an honorary society composed of less than one half of one percent of American Lawyers. LCA's mission is to advance superior...
Rational Use of Product Act – Proposed Oklahoma Legislation
Proposed legislation is before the Oklahoma Senate pertaining to product liability claims in Oklahoma. The proposed legislation, if enacted, would provide further protections for product manufacturers. The “Rational Use of a Product Act,” would include the following...
Jeremy Ward 2014 OADC Board of Directors
Jeremy Ward was recently elected to the Oklahoma Association of Defense Council's Board of Directors. He will serve a three year term from 2014-2016. Congratulations to Jeremy!
Joseph Farris 2014 Power Attorney Award
Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight + Roberts is honored to announce managing partner, Joseph Farris has been chosen to the 2014 class of Power Attorneys & Legal Professionals. The Tulsa Business & Legal News recognizes professionals who excel in their...
Paula Quillin Preeminent Women Lawyer Recognition
Paula J. Quillin has been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as a Preeminent Women Lawyer for 2014. Women lawyers that have achieved the AV peer rating and have been acknowledged by their colleagues as preeminent are chosen. Ms. Quillin is a shareholder of Franden |...