How Compensation Can Help Survivors of Sexual Abuse Rebuild Their Lives
Surviving sexual abuse leaves deep emotional, physical, and psychological scars. While no amount of money
Surviving sexual abuse leaves deep emotional, physical, and psychological scars. While no amount of money
For survivors of sexual abuse, the decision to pursue a legal claim can be empowering
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
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
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
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
An ORRI is an undivided interest in a mineral lease that gives you the right to a proportional share of the gas and oil that is produced. The overriding royalty interest is carved from the lease or working interest. Learn
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but knowing that your relative died because of someone else’s negligence makes it even harder. The impact on your life is immediate and devastating mentally, physically, and often financially. Although nothing will ever
Oil and gas exploration is big business in the United States, and especially in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas, but the industry is rife with complexities. American landowners own the right to develop the mineral resources that exist under their
On April 26, 2023, Nix Patterson’s lawyers sent a demand letter to the administration of Kingfisher High School. The letter sets out our clients’ demands to resolve an ongoing lawsuit involving hazing and child abuse in the Kingfisher athletic program.
Recent financial scandals, including Enron, MF Global, and Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, have led to heightened public interest in securities law. Despite the notoriety of these high-profile cases, individuals and corporations do benefit from these regulations, which help increase confidence
When a person — whether it’s a consumer, employee, or investor — experiences a problem that results in physical or financial harm, they may be able to sue the person or entity responsible for their injuries or losses. But what
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) are the laws that govern civil court proceedings in U.S. district courts. The Supreme Court promulgates these rules in accordance with the Rules Enabling Act, which “authorizes the Supreme Court to prescribe general
When it comes to understanding qui tam, you first need to understand the concept of whistleblowing. A whistleblower is someone who discovers wrongdoing — usually fraud — and brings that wrongdoing to public light. Whistleblowers may uncover wrongdoing on the
Imagine you’re at work and discover that your employer may be defrauding the government of millions of dollars. What should you do? Fortunately, Congress enacted the False Claims Act (FCA) to deal with this scenario. Several states have followed suit
It’s understood today that a contractor can sue a public entity, such as a federal government agency, for breach of contract. But that wasn’t always so; until the mid-19th century, a contractor could not sue the government over a contract
On March 2nd, 2023, falling debris from a high-rise construction project struck and killed nearby bicyclist Michael Delgado in Austin’s West Campus neighborhood. As Austinites know, large-scale construction projects are on the rise in our city as the population continues
On January 4, 2023, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office announced four new settlements in its opioid-litigation campaign—a campaign that Nix Patterson has helped wage since 2017. The new settlements, which involve drug manufacturer Allergan and top U.S. pharmacy chains CVS,
On December 5, 2022, Nix Patterson LLP filed a lawsuit in New York against former film director James Toback and the Harvard Club of New York City. The lawsuit was filed on the behalf of dozens of women who claim
On June 29, 2021, Nix Patterson, LLP obtained final approval of a class action settlement on behalf of royalty owners in Oklahoma for $9.9 million. In the case, Nix Patterson sought to recover amounts of unpaid interest owed on late
The Department of Justice released its Fiscal Year 2020 review, in which it announced it obtained more than $2.2 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims against the government in the fiscal year ending
On August 27, 2020, Nix Patterson and Co-Counsel Ryan Whaley obtained a final judgment following the verdict of more than $150 million on behalf of Oklahoma royalty owners. The Honorable Judge John Gibney, sitting by designation in the Eastern District
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