Oklahoma Supreme Court Reviews Challenge to New Business Courts

Oklahoma Supreme Court issues stay in challenge of state business courts

After hearing oral arguments Tuesday, justices voted 6-3 to issue an injunction prohibiting the courts from being formed in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties until a final ruling is issued.

Oklahoma Supreme Court quickly stays new law that would establish business courts

Almost immediately after a hearing, the Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued a stay of a new law that would establish business courts in the state.

Oklahoma Supreme Court puts business court measure touted by governor on hold

Gov. Kevin Stitt speaks during a forum with Jenks High School students at the Jenks Public Schools Math and Science Center on Nov. 13, 2024. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Supreme Court late Tuesday put on hold a law that would create the state’s first business court system. The action came after the full court earlier in the day heard a challenge to the constitutionality of Senate Bill 632. During oral…

Oklahoma Supreme Court reviews challenge to new business courts

The new law is set to take effect on Sept. 1, but the business courts would not operate until 2026.

OK Supreme Court Stays Stitt’s Business Court Law as Legal Battle Unfolds

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has issued a stay temporarily blocking implementation of Senate Bill 632, Governor Kevin Stitt’s newly signed business court law, while it considers a legal challenge from two Oklahoma attorneys. Attorneys Joe E. White, Jr. and Jason Waddell filed suit in late June, arguing the law is unconstitutional because it bypasses the Judicial Nominating Commission, imposes a $1,565 filing fee, and lacks a severability clause. Th