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Osage County Court to Decide on Dismissal Request in Oklahoma Gas Price Manipulation Case

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma — A legal battle in Osage County is intensifying as an upcoming court hearing could determine the future of a high-profile lawsuit concerning alleged manipulation of natural gas prices. Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond spearheaded the lawsuit against several energy producers, focusing on accusations during the crippling winter storm Uri in 2021. The hearing, scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in the Osage County District Court, was announced by Judge Stuart Tate. It will consider a motion filed by Enable Gathering and Processing, an Oklahoma-based company now part of Energy Transfer, which seeks either a … Read more

Judge Delays Jury Duty in Osage County Courthouse Amid Inclement Weather Concerns

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – Osage County District Court Judge Stuart Tate has rescheduled the reporting time for jury duty due to concerns over potential inclement weather. Instead of reporting on Monday, January 22 at 9 a.m., potential jurors are now requested to appear on Tuesday, January 23 at the same time. The decision to postpone the reporting time was made in the interest of the safety of those summoned for jury duty. With forecasts indicating unfavorable weather conditions, Judge Tate took proactive measures to avoid any potential risks to the jurors. Extreme weather conditions can pose … Read more

Landmark Ruling Orders Removal of Wind Turbines from Osage Reservation After Decade-Long Lawsuit

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that all wind turbines on the Osage Reservation must be removed due to trespassing. Judge Jennifer Choe-Groves ordered the removal after finding that the companies responsible for constructing the Osage Wind farm did so without a permit in 2013. The Osage Minerals Council had initially sued the companies in 2011 upon learning of their construction plans. Despite the lawsuit and lack of proper permissions or permits, the energy company proceeded with the construction of its wind turbines. The Osage Minerals Council accused the companies … Read more