The average cost of a new car in 2023 was around $48,000, leading many people to turn to used cars to find a vehicle that fits their budget. However, the reality is that the used car market can be complex. One significant concern is title-washing scams. Before you decide to buy a used car, you must understand how people are trying to deceive car buyers. They are attempting to profit off of tactics that hide the car’s Read More
The Importance of Fair Vendor and Supplier Agreements
Good relationships with vendors and suppliers are a fundamental prerequisite for being successful. Contracts define these relationships, and because of this, small business owners must understand the importance of fair vendor and supplier agreements. This will ensure their business runs smoothly and avoid potential legal issues. Protecting Yourself & Your Business Vendor and supplier agreements are not just Read More
Playing It Safe Online in 2024: Dodging Fraud in the Age of AI
In an era where digital and phone scams are skyrocketing, the advent of advanced artificial intelligence signals even more trouble for consumer fraud and abuse. For the people of Oklahoma, the need for proactive defense against these predatory practices, which jeopardize their financial stability and personal information, has never been more critical. With AI's growing ability to fabricate scripts, voices, and Read More
The End of the Year is a Hotbed for Auto Fraud and Sales Schemes
As the year winds down, we’re all excited for the holidays and new beginnings coming with the new year. Anytime you turn on the TV or drive down the road, however, you’ll see car dealerships have the same thing in mind with all these buzzword sales going on. Buying a car is stressful enough without all the bells and whistles that come with holiday sales. For every “sales-a-thon” and “truck month,” there are car Read More
Home Buyers Beware: New Construction is Not Exempt from Problems.
Last month, we dove into how mandatory disclosures protect Oklahoma homebuyers. Many of these disclosures are outlined through the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Act, but you’ll notice a long list of exceptions to this law. One of those exceptions – “transfers of a newly constructed, previously unoccupied dwelling” – means that disclosures may be limited when you’re working with a builder on a new home or Read More
How Mandatory Disclosures Protect Oklahoma Homebuyers
Buying a home is part of the American dream. You not only provide yourself and your family a place to live and grow, but you also build equity and acquire what’s likely to be the most high-value asset of your lifetime. It’s important to be thorough in the homebuying process, but thankfully there are laws in the state of Oklahoma aimed at protecting your money and your home. Mandatory disclosures set forth by statutes Read More
What Are the Potential Damages and Resolutions of Shareholder or Ownership Disputes?
Avoiding shareholder disputes is important for your business but, as we’ve stated, no business is immune. The more hands in the pot, the more opinions, visions, and goals will differentiate. As Oklahoma businesses grow, the paths each shareholder or owner is on can diverge and create tension. If these disputes are unavoidable, the next step is to prepare for what’s to come. Understanding various dispute resolution Read More
4 Tips to Avoid Shareholder/Ownership Disputes
No business is immune to disputes among shareholders or owners. They disrupt business and often involve emotional issues that can take a toll on everyone, especially in smaller companies. You need to get ahead of the common issues that lead to these disputes, often result in litigation, and can cripple even the strongest business, such as: So, what should you be doing today to prevent the disputes of Read More
Is My Trial Near the End of the Road?
This is one of the most common questions we get from clients. Nobody wants to deal with a long, drawn-out legal process that hinders their ability to get back to their daily life and focus on the things and people they love. As your case progresses, your attorney should keep you in the loop about what steps have been taken and what steps remain. It can, at times, be hard to pinpoint a definitive answer to how long Read More
HB Law Serves as Counsel in Cases Across Oklahoma and Works Alongside Some of the Largest Firms in the United States
HB Law Partners proudly represents the Sooner State on a wide variety of legal matters. With over 40 years of experience, our work has taken us in a number of directions – from state and federal courts to appellate courts and arbitration forums. This wide breadth of experience drives the big thinking of our small firm. We have grown a network of relationships across the state and country through diligent Read More