Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Opioid case prompts cap on attorney fees

Oklahoma lawmakers have voted to cap the amount state agencies can pay to contract lawyers after attorneys involved with the state’s opioid lawsuit were promised millions in return for their services.


Senate Bill 1820, by Sen. Kim David, sets a contingency fee schedule in instances where state government agencies hire private firms for litigation.

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from Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Opioid case prompts cap on attorney fees