GableGotwals Shareholders Participate in Judicial Conference
Two GableGotwals shareholders recently spoke to the Oklahoma Judicial Conference at its annual meeting on topics requested by the conference organizers. Dean Luthey, along with Court of Civil Appeals Judge Stacie Hixon, gave a presentation on court awarded attorney fees. Trent Shores participated on a panel that included tribal Attorneys General regarding the United States Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. State of Oklahoma, holding that the Muscogee Nation’s historical reservation had not been disestablished.
Trent Shores Named a Tribal Supreme Court Justice
Congratulations to Shareholder, Trent Shores, who was recently confirmed as a Tribal Supreme Court Justice for the Kaw Nation.
GableGotwals Announces Former U.S. Attorney Trent Shores to Join the Firm
The former United States Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma was the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in the Northern District, an area covering 11 counties, including 13 federally recognized Indian tribes. In addition, as a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Mr. Shores was appointed as Chair of the Native American Issues Subcommittee charged with developing and guiding national policy for Indian Country justice. He also served as the National Security Cyber Specialist and worked closely with the Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes and domestic terrorism.
GableGotwals Webinar – Energy Market Drivers and Current Legal Issues
Join members of the GableGotwals' Energy Practice Group for our virtual and complimentary Annual Energy Seminar discussing recent legal and business developments affecting the energy industry.
Cybersecurity Alert – Cyberattacks Threaten Business, Industry, and Infrastructure
This week’s victims include a pipeline, major municipalities, and a tribal government.
Native American Gaming Loans
The Firm is currently advising one of its banking clients in connection with the creation of the client’s Native American gaming loan portfolio, including representing the client in multiple loans to various tribal gaming agencies and tribal gaming entities to be used for general working capital and/or capital expenditures and secured by a pledge of all revenues generated by tribal gaming facilities.