June 23, 2025 | By: Tim Sowecke and Tyler A. Self The Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Performance Standards’ (NSPS) Subpart OOOOb applies to new, modified, and reconstructed oil and gas facilities as of December 6, 2022. It targets methane and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from operations such as well sites, centralized production [...]
After the Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, lower courts were left wondering when, if ever, they defer. Recall: under Chevron, courts defer to reasonable agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes.
The Oklahoman recently wrote that GableGotwals shareholder Robert McCampbell is a "nationally recognized expert on the U.S. Constitution." The piece further explained that Robert is an Oklahoma City attorney who specializes in constitutional law. The article in The Oklahoman concerned SB 1027 (2025) which would impose certain restrictions on gathering signatures for an initiative petition. The article quoted McCampbell, stating “The courts are unanimous that circulating a petition is ‘core political speech’ where First Amendment protection is at its ‘zenith.’” The article further quoted McCampbell, stating "'The restrictions on core political speech embodied in SB 1027 cannot survive scrutiny under the First Amendment.'"
GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Tyler Self has joined the Oklahoma City office as a litigation associate. His practice focuses on environmental and natural resources law.
Trump’s second term will bring new leadership to agencies responsible for energy and environmental regulation. Nominations such as Lee Zeldin (EPA), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (HHS), Doug Burgum (DOI), Chris Wright (DOE), Matt Gaetz (DOJ), and Elon Musk (DOGE) signal a focus on limiting regulatory authority, promoting energy development, and disrupting the status quo.
For the 14th consecutive year, GableGotwals was named a "Best Law Firm" in 51 practice areas by Best Lawyers®.
GableGotwals has provided independent counsel to the Advisory Committee, with the anticipation that it will continue support the Founding Board over the coming months.
Rick’s legal career spans leadership roles in regulatory enforcement and federal prosecution, where he consistently delivered successful outcomes in major cases.