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General Insight Healthcare Labor and Employment Janet Hendrick Phoebe Mitchell

OSHA issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare employers

On June 10, OSHA issued its long-awaited Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding mandatory safety standards…

Insight Labor and Employment Janet Hendrick

Employment Law Update: EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines

By Janet A. Hendrick On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)…

General Insight Commercial Litigation Class Actions Insurance Product Liability

E-Discovery in a Post-COVID World

When it comes to e-discovery, savvy litigants and litigators who take the time to proactively…

General Insight Family Law

Oklahoma medical marijuana license holders could face custody issues

On June 26, 2018, Oklahoma voters approved State Question 788, legalizing cultivation, use, and possession…

Insight Labor and Employment Michele Spillman

UPDATE: U.S. Dept. of Labor withdraws independent contractor rule

The U.S. Dept. Labor is withdrawing its new rule regarding classification of workers as independent…

Insight Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell

United States Department of Labor launches Essential Workers, Essential Protections initiative

By Phoebe B. Mitchell In another demonstration of its pro-worker agenda, President Biden’s Administration has…

Jessica Cory Tax Law Estate Planning Insight

Gifting in 2021 is a case of ‘Use it or lose it’

By Jessica N. Cory This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Oklahoman on…

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Virtual meetings increase public access

By C. Eric Davis This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record…

General Insight Labor and Employment Jessica Cory Tax Law

Employer tax considerations for remote work

By Jessica N. Cory Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a number…

General Insight Labor and Employment Janet Hendrick Phoebe Mitchell

Department of Labor announces return of liquidated damages for wage and hour claims

By: Janet Hendrick and Phoebe Mitchell Janet A. Hendrick and Phoebe B. Mitchell On April…

Young woman contract worker in gig economy

General Insight Labor and Employment Byrona J. Maule Phoebe Mitchell

USDOL seeks to overturn two proposed FLSA rules: Independent Contractor Rule and Joint Employer Rule

By Byrona J. Maule and Phoebe B. Mitchell In January, the United States Department of…

Hilary Clifton Native American Law Insight

Understanding tribal legal systems increasingly important

By Hilary Hudson Clifton This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record…

General Insight Family Law Robert K. Campbell

Kanye Family Law Lessons – Digging for Gold in Oklahoma

By Robert K. Campbell Robert K. Campbell Music has permeated our society since the beginning…

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General Insight Labor and Employment Lauren Symcox Voth

OSHA issues updated guidance on workplace COVID-19 prevention programs

By Lauren Symcox Voth Lauren Symcox Voth The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) published…

Insight Commercial Litigation Business Law Product Liability

LLCs often struggle to qualify for diversity jurisdiction

This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record on Jan. 27, 2021.…

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General Insight Civil & Constitutional Rights

Limitations of the Texas Citizens Participation Act

The Texas Citizens Participation Act (TCPA), commonly referred to as the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute, provides…

General Insight Labor and Employment Michele Spillman

Employee or independent contractor? DOL finalizes new rule

By Michele C. Spillman Michele C. Spillman The United States Department of Labor announced a…

General Insight Healthcare Labor and Employment Janet Hendrick

Sign of the Times: Department of Labor publishes guidance on electronic postings and telemedicine visits in light of pandemic changes

By Janet A. Hendrick Janet A. Hendrick Recognizing ongoing changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought…

Insight Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell

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OSHA issues COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for healthcare employers

Employment Law Update: EEOC’s Latest Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines

E-Discovery in a Post-COVID World

Oklahoma medical marijuana license holders could face custody issues

UPDATE: U.S. Dept. of Labor withdraws independent contractor rule

United States Department of Labor launches Essential Workers, Essential Protections initiative

Gifting in 2021 is a case of ‘Use it or lose it’

Virtual meetings increase public access

Employer tax considerations for remote work

Department of Labor announces return of liquidated damages for wage and hour claims

USDOL seeks to overturn two proposed FLSA rules: Independent Contractor Rule and Joint Employer Rule

Understanding tribal legal systems increasingly important

Kanye Family Law Lessons – Digging for Gold in Oklahoma

OSHA issues updated guidance on workplace COVID-19 prevention programs

LLCs often struggle to qualify for diversity jurisdiction

Limitations of the Texas Citizens Participation Act

Employee or independent contractor? DOL finalizes new rule

Sign of the Times: Department of Labor publishes guidance on electronic postings and telemedicine visits in light of pandemic changes

Employment Law Update: EEOC Issues Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine in the Workplace

SCOTUS declines to hear same-sex parent case

Employers should prepare for COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace

COVID-19 Update: Okla. Gov. Stitt issues new restrictions, U.S. DOL updates face mask FAQs

Proactive tech considerations in the era of the virtual workplace

Employee or independent contractor? Department of Labor issues new proposed “Five-Factor Test”

Force majeure clauses and COVID-19

Breaking News: IRS issues guidance on Trump’s payroll tax deferral order

U.S. Dept. of Labor releases paid leave guidance for employees with children returning to school

Teleworking and an Employer’s Woes of Record Keeping

New York Federal Court invalidates department of labor FFCRA regulations creating potential nationwide ramifications

Does COVID-19 constitute a material adverse effect?