Oct 5, 2015 | Civil Rights, Lawsuits against Government
As we’ve previously discussed, the media coverage of several high profile police shootings over the last two years has resulted in national public attention at the issue of police brutality and police reform. And it’s about time! What gave way to this national... 
Oct 2, 2015 | Civil Rights, Lawsuits against Government
Since the 1960’s invention of the S.W.A.T. (Special Weapons & Tactics) team, municipal police forces have been increasingly militarized. Many experts have commented on this increase in the militarization of police, a phenomenon bolstered by the war on drugs... 
Jul 13, 2015 | Civil Rights, Premises Liability
You’ve read the title of this article, but it bears repeating: “No loitering” policies at apartment complexes are bogus. Until I see someone lose on summary judgment or see a court order to the contrary, I’m not buying it. I don’t believe that a Landlord can... 
Jul 9, 2015 | Civil Rights, Premises Liability
In the last few years, I have noticed that many apartment complexes in the Oklahoma City area have stepped up their security presence, hiring guards (sometimes fully armed) to police the parking lots and entryways. There is nothing with wrong property management... Oct 14, 2014 | Civil Rights, Lawsuits against Government
Recently, Brady Henderson, legal director of the Oklahoma ACLU, gave a much-needed lecture on the “do’s and don’ts” of law enforcement interaction with the Daily Oklahoman’s Jonathan Sutton. In the article, Mr. Henderson went over a series of common... 
