The Oklahoma Bar Journal February 2023

contents February 2023 • Vol. 94 • No. 2

THEME: A ppellate L aw Editor: Jana L. Knott

On the cover: The Hearing Room at the Oklahoma Judicial Center on Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City. Cover photo and images of the Oklahoma Judicial Center throughout this issue by Lauren Rimmer.

FEATURES 6 An Overview on Filing an Original Action With the Oklahoma Supreme Court B y K yle R ogers 12 ‘Of Public Right’: A Modern Look at the Age-Old Doctrine of P ublici J uris and Its Discretionary Application in Appeals and Original Actions Involving the Public Interest B y M elanie W ilson R ughani 18 A Courtside Seat: 20 Tips for Your Civil Appeal B y B evan G. S tockdell 24 Recent Changes to the Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules: What Practitioners Need to Know B y J ana L. K nott

PLUS 32 Legislative Monitoring Committee Prepares for New Session B y S handa M c K enney 34 Applicants for February Bar Exam 36 2023 OBA Officers and New Board Members Take Oaths

DEPARTMENTS 4 From the President 40 From the Executive Director 42 Law Practice Tips 46 Ethics & Professional Responsibility 48 Board of Governors Actions 54 Oklahoma Bar Foundation News

PAGE 32 – Legislative Season Gets Underway

56 Young Lawyers Division 60 For Your Information 62 Bench & Bar Briefs 66 In Memoriam 69 Editorial Calendar 72 The Back Page

PAGE 36 – 2023 OBA Officers and Governors Take Oaths