If your company ships a part, licenses software, or wires money across a border, U.S. sanctions and export-control laws apply to you. Restrictions on Russia, Belarus, China, Iran and others keep widening, and China is now the main focus of U.S. export-control enforcement, from advanced chips to limits on U.S. investment in Chinese technology companies. OFAC penalties are strict liability, reaching $377,700 per violation or twice the transaction value. Reams Law helps businesses in California, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri with export classification, restricted-party screening, compliance programs, BIS and OFAC licenses, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan trade and investment reviews, and voluntary disclosures. Attorney C. Austin Reams brings a background in U.S. nuclear nonproliferation work and reads Russian. Chinese speakers are also available for consultations.
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Insurance companies don’t always keep their promises. Under Oklahoma law, insurers must investigate claims fairly, communicate honestly, and pay promptly what they owe. When an insurer denies, delays, or underpays a valid claim without reasonable justification, it may be acting in bad faith. Victims may recover the benefits owed, consequential losses, emotional distress damages, and — in serious cases — punitive damages and attorney fees. Call Reams Law at (405) 285-6878.
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Reams Law helps clients navigate disputes arising from construction projects, including homeowners, contractors and subcontractors. Whether you are involved in a new home construction dispute, a property owner seeking to remove a mechanics lien, a subcontractor needing to preserve a claim, or a contractor, prosecuting or defending claims, Reams Law can evaluate your unique circumstances and protect your interests.
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If you were injured in a car or truck accident in Oklahoma, insurance adjusters are already working against your claim. Oklahoma’s comparative negligence rule, strict filing deadlines, and — in trucking cases — multiple defendants and federal safety rules make these claims complex. Reams Law helps injured Oklahomans quickly document their losses and pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, on a contingency-fee basis today.
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The Federal Labor Standards Act (FSLA) requires employers to pay employees 1.5 times their normal hourly rate when they work more than 40 hours in a normal work week. The overtime requirement is calculated for the total hours worked, rather than the number of hours worked on a given work day. Some employees are exempt from being paid overtime, and whether an exemption for overtime applies can be a detailed legal and factual analysis. If you are an employee who has not been paid overtime, contact REAMS LAW at (405) 285-6878 to discuss your rights. Be advised that, depending on the jurisdiction and facts of each case, the statute of limitations (limitation on the time for you to make a claim for overtime) may be as short as two (2) years. So, time is of the essence for employees to pursue overtime claims. Do not delay. Contact us now.
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If a Missouri dealership sold you a vehicle without providing a valid certificate of title, or kept collecting payments without one, that may be fraudulent under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Missouri courts have held that failing to timely deliver title voids the sale and can expose the dealer—and any assignee finance company—to liability, even if you signed a delayed-delivery form. Contact Reams Law if you bought a vehicle without receiving a valid title. Read more »
If you or a family member have been injured while using a product, you may have a claim against the seller, distributor, manufacturer and the designer of that product. Strict product liability applies in Oklahoma, and those injured and damaged may be entitled to file a “product liability” lawsuit in Oklahoma to seek compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, property injury and loss, and other damages. Defective and dangerous products can include nearly anything that is sold and marketed, including drugs and medical devices, automobiles and parts, household items, toys, lawn equipment, and paint, cleaners, and any product on a store shelf. Contact Reams Law to discuss your Oklahoma product liability claim.
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Being treated differently at work, denied housing, turned away from a business, or mistreated at school because of who you are may give rise to a legal claim — but the applicable law, the deadline, and who can be sued all depend on the specific facts. Oklahoma discrimination claims arise under a patchwork of federal and state statutes covering employment, housing, public accommodations, schools, and government actors, each with its own protected classes, filing deadlines, and available damages. Many of these deadlines are shorter than people expect, and missing one can end a case before it starts. Reams Law handles discrimination claims in Oklahoma state and federal court and offers a free, confidential consultation.
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The negligence of another that results in the untimely passing of a loved one is wrongful death. Medical malpractice, automobile and trucking accidents, defectively made or designed products, abuse in a nursing home or hospice, defective prescription drugs or medical devices, failure of a property owner, businesses or municipalities to warn about dangerous conditions or circumstances on their premises, and negligently planned and managed public events, can result in wrongful death. Family member who can file a wrongful death claim may include a husband or wife, domestic partner, children, parents, brothers and sisters, or other relatives who can show emotional and monetary loss.
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We can assist you in property sale negotiations, drafting contracts, protecting your title rights, and litigating contractual disputes. If you are property owner, contractor, developer, landlord, manager of property, or builder, contact Reams Law to discuss your unique needs and specifications.
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