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From obtaining unprecedented results for our clients to serving the community, Nix Patterson and its attorneys make news. Our Articles section highlights case updates, client results, firm news, press mentions, and press releases. Nix Patterson’s Articles also highlight developments in the law, issues of importance to our clients, and new cases that we are investigating. However, nothing in these law-related Articles is intended to provide legal advice for any reader’s specific case. If you have questions or need advice about your case, we would love to speak with you.
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Difference Between Construction Claims and Disputes

Construction contracts are legally binding agreements made between two or more parties to perform certain tasks and services related to a construction project. They are often very detailed and comprehensive, including provisions for payment, deadlines, quality standards, and even claims

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What Is a Whistleblower?

Many people have heard the term “whistleblower” in the news, but what does it mean, exactly? The simplest definition of a whistleblower is someone reporting waste, fraud, abuse, or corruption to someone in authority who can correct the wrongdoing. Learn

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OSHA Whistleblower Program

Whistleblowers provide a critical service to the American public when they report evidence of waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and other wrongdoing. As a result, numerous federal agencies have passed many whistleblower laws, including the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). 

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What Are Royalties Interest Deductions?

If you own land and receive oil and gas royalties in New Mexico or Oklahoma, understanding the structure of your royalty payment can be confusing. Numerous factors are at play, and you need an intimate knowledge of the legalities governing

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What Is Whistleblower Retaliation?

If you are considering being a whistleblower against your organization to report waste, fraud, or abuse, you may be concerned about the fallout. However, whistleblower retaliation laws provide many safeguards against adverse actions being taken against you. Find out more

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What Is the Whistleblower Protection Act?

Whistleblowers offer a vital service to society when they report waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement. So important is this service, state and federal laws offer financial incentives and protect whistleblowers so employers and other entities do not retaliate against them.

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The IRS Whistleblower Program Explained

Dozens of federal and state laws provide protections and compensation for whistleblowers in the U.S. And for good reason. Whistleblowers help to prevent illegal activities, such as waste, fraud, and abuse, that drain government resources. Since 1867, the Treasury Department

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SEC Whistleblower Program

Whistleblowers provide a vital service to the United States when they report evidence of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or other illegal activity involving a federal agency. As a result, many federal agencies have passed whistleblower protection laws, including the Security

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How Do Class Action Lawsuits Work?

When large companies charge unlawful fees, pollute the environment, violate labor laws, or deceive consumers, victims may have the right to sue for damages. But it can be difficult and expensive for a single person to hold a whole company

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What Is a Class Action Waiver?

Have you ever been involved in a class action lawsuit? Most people would say no, but many are involved in class actions and don’t even know it. Every year, companies are sued in class action lawsuits for illegal or irresponsible

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Why Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, we understand what you’re going through right now. Even a minor “fender bender” can be traumatic depending on the circumstances. Serious accidents are even more traumatizing, especially if you’ve suffered significant injuries.

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How to File a Whistleblower Complaint

You suspect your employer is engaging in fraud and stealing money from the U.S. government. What do you do? Many Americans in similar circumstances decide to become whistleblowers. But “blowing the whistle” on your company can be intimidating. Where do

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How to start a class action lawsuit

Every day, corporate greed harms people and communities in America. While not every business is a bad one, many companies engage in environmental damage, deceptive advertising, employee discrimination, and other harmful practices. When these practices are against the law, the

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How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit

If you’ve ever received a mass email about a data breach, or seen an advertisement about mesothelioma, you may have wondered how exactly class action lawsuits work, and if you could be a potential member yourself. Class action lawsuits cover

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What are non-operating working interests?

When you have oil or gas interests, you also have the opportunity for significant profits. The term “black gold” was coined for a reason. However, you may have legal questions about the financial side of oil and gas deals, such

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What Is Statutory Interest?

If you are entitled to royalty payments under an oil and gas lease, the oil and gas company must pay you within certain time limits set out by state law. Usually, the oil and gas company has a few months

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