Haynes Boone, in its Fall 2024 Borrowing Base Survey of energy lenders, found that more than 70% of reserve‑based credit lines now rely on production proceeds as the primary repayment source.

If you're running a business in Oklahoma, you've likely heard rumblings about the state's new business courts. Originally scheduled to launch in September 2025, these specialized courts...

When a family member passes away and leaves behind real property in Oklahoma, many heirs quickly discover that land can come with a hidden (and potentially valuable) layer...

Tariffs have become a volatile business reality, with rates swinging dramatically and threatening to turn profitable contracts into losses overnight. Many Oklahoma business owners instinctively reach for force majeure clauses when tariff costs spike, only to discover these provisions rarely cover increased expenses. This guide examines why traditional contract defenses fail against tariff risk and reveals the specific drafting techniques that actually protect your business when trade policy shifts mid-contr

If you're running a business in Oklahoma, you've likely heard rumblings about the state's new business courts. Originally scheduled to launch in September 2025...

On April 23, 2026, U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a final order moving FDA-approved marijuana drug products and state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

Buying a franchise requires careful evaluation of the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), a standardized legal document that reveals the true costs, restrictions, and risks behind the opportunity. This comprehensive guide examines the critical sections that determine whether a franchise investment will succeed or fail, from hidden fees and supplier markups to territory protections and renewal rights that can transfer your business value back to the franchisor.

Raising capital is one of the most important and most challenging aspects of building a business. For the vast majority of small and mid-size companies, a full public offering registered...

When an Oklahoma resident dies, the family is usually left with a long list of practical questions. How do we get into the bank account? What about the car? Can we sell the boat or transfer the mineral check?...

Here is a scenario we see more often than you would think. An Oklahoma company hires a talented software developer who happens to live in Denver.

Oil and gas leases are complex legal agreements that can provide substantial income for mineral rights owners while granting energy companies the right to explore and develop...

When an Oklahoma resident dies without a valid will, state law determines who inherits their property through a rigid statutory formula that often produces unexpected results. This comprehensive guide examines Oklahoma's intestate succession rules, explains how the probate process works without a will, and reveals why the state's "joint industry" property concept can dramatically reduce what surviving spouses receive.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how small businesses operate, from automated customer service chatbots to AI-powered hiring tools and workplace monitoring systems.

When life forces the question of exiting your LLC—through death, divorce, disability, or departure—the difference between a clean exit and financial disaster lies in your operating agreement's transfer provisions.

You've found the right partner. The business plan is solid. The numbers pencil out. But before you sign the operating agreement or stockholders agreement and write that check...

How These Powerful Estate Planning Tools Can Transform Your Wealth Transfer Strategy...

You have spent years, maybe decades, building something real. A business that employs people you care about, serves a community you are part of, and provides for a family that depends on you.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Selling a business is, for most owners, the largest single financial transaction of their lives. It is also one of the most legally complex. A successful sale rarely happens because the owner got lucky on price.

If you have just lost a loved one, or if you are trying to plan ahead so your family does not get stuck in court, one question comes up faster than any other...