In a unanimous opinion (except for Justice Kavanaugh, who was recused from the case) expected to have broad implications for the transportation industry, the Supreme Court delivered a blow to employers that seek to arbitrate claims filed by drivers and other transportation workers classified as independent contractors. The high court affirmed a decision from the […]
Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on December 13, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Director Janet A. Hendrick Disability is the most common and well-known basis for workplace accommodation. Although less common, requests for religious accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, required by Title […]
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Reversing a decision that an employee’s lawsuit to declare her noncompete agreement void was not subject to arbitration, the First Court of Appeals in Houston held yesterday that the lawsuit fell within the scope of the parties’ arbitration agreement. Sue Ann Lopez was a sales representative for IPFS Corporation, which provides insurance premium financing, before […]
Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on November 21, 2018. As we find ourselves in the midst of another holiday season, it’s a good time to contemplate the joys this time of year brings. For many, that list includes extra time with loved ones, hearty food and […]
I heard a song the other day by Pistol Annies called “Got My Name Changed Back.” The lyrics include the line, “it takes a judge to get married, takes a judge to get divorced.” Well, if you live in Oklahoma, only half of these lyrics is correct. Oklahoma is one of only eleven states that currently recognize […]
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November 16, 2018 Today, the Austin Court of Appeals held that the Austin paid sick leave ordinance, which would require private employers to provide an hour of paid sick leave to employees for every 30 hours worked beginning on the first day of employment, violates the Texas Constitution because it is preempted by the Texas […]
Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on October 25, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Marketing Director Dave Rhea What is brand affinity? What is SEO? Many attorneys admittedly don’t know much marketing jargon. Historically speaking, marketing is a relatively new addition to the legal industry. Only 41 years […]
In this article, Oklahoma City Oil and Gas Title attorney Zachary K. Bradt discusses the advantages mineral owners have when taking action with their mineral interests. Q: What options are mineral owners faced with in today’s market? A: As oil and gas activity in the state remains strong, mineral owners are seeing more opportunities related to their mineral […]
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Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on September 13, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Director Clayton D. Ketter A business owner learns that one of her customers has filed for bankruptcy. She rushes to check her books and breathes a sigh of relief after seeing that the customer […]
Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on August 2, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Attorney Samuel D. Newton Efforts made this year to move forward with a federal infrastructure bill have stalled. Now, with the state budget strained and federal dollars unlikely, the legislature, counties, and municipalities will […]
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In this article, Oklahoma City healthcare attorney Mary Holloway Richard discusses GDPR, a newly enforced EU privacy law. Q: What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? A: It’s a law regulating data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU). It gives control to individuals over their personally identifiable information. It both standardizes […]
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In this article, attorney Samuel D. Newton discusses procedures Oklahoma construction industry employers need to develop with the legalization of medical marijuana. With the passage of State Question 788 and the decision by the Governor not to call a special session, many of the ancillary questions regarding the impact of medical marijuana will remain unanswered […]
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In this article, Oklahoma City healthcare attorney Mary Holloway Richard discusses steps Oklahoma has taken to lower prescription drug costs for consumers. Q: Oklahoma recently has been recognized by Secretary Alex Azar, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for innovations in its Medicaid prescription drug program designed to lower drug costs to the […]
In this article, Director Jason M. Kreth discusses requirements and allowances for medical marijuana distributors since Oklahoma voters approved State Question 788. Q: What type of new business opportunities exist now that SQ 788 has passed? A: The approval of SQ 788 enacted a series of new statutes that take effect July 26. Aside from provisions related to […]
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Supreme Court Holds Independent Contractor Drivers Subject to Exemption from Arbitration
/in Insight /by Dave RheaIn a unanimous opinion (except for Justice Kavanaugh, who was recused from the case) expected to have broad implications for the transportation industry, the Supreme Court delivered a blow to employers that seek to arbitrate claims filed by drivers and other transportation workers classified as independent contractors. The high court affirmed a decision from the […]
Religious accommodations at work
/in Insight /by Nathan HatcherGavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on December 13, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Director Janet A. Hendrick Disability is the most common and well-known basis for workplace accommodation. Although less common, requests for religious accommodations for an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, required by Title […]
Texas Appeals Court Sends Noncompete Dispute to Arbitration
/in Insight Labor and Employment /by Dave RheaReversing a decision that an employee’s lawsuit to declare her noncompete agreement void was not subject to arbitration, the First Court of Appeals in Houston held yesterday that the lawsuit fell within the scope of the parties’ arbitration agreement. Sue Ann Lopez was a sales representative for IPFS Corporation, which provides insurance premium financing, before […]
Accidents, disagreements and liabilities – a festive sampling of holiday legal hazards
/in General, Insight Litigation /by Dave RheaGavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on November 21, 2018. As we find ourselves in the midst of another holiday season, it’s a good time to contemplate the joys this time of year brings. For many, that list includes extra time with loved ones, hearty food and […]
Highly litigated common law marriage still recognized in Oklahoma
/in Insight Divorce & Legal Separations, Family Law, Relationship Agreements/Same-Sex Marriage /by Dave RheaI heard a song the other day by Pistol Annies called “Got My Name Changed Back.” The lyrics include the line, “it takes a judge to get married, takes a judge to get divorced.” Well, if you live in Oklahoma, only half of these lyrics is correct. Oklahoma is one of only eleven states that currently recognize […]
ALERT: Austin Court of Appeals: Austin Paid Sick Leave Unconstitutional
/in Insight Labor and Employment /by Dave RheaNovember 16, 2018 Today, the Austin Court of Appeals held that the Austin paid sick leave ordinance, which would require private employers to provide an hour of paid sick leave to employees for every 30 hours worked beginning on the first day of employment, violates the Texas Constitution because it is preempted by the Texas […]
Lawyers know everything – almost
/in Insight /by Nathan HatcherGavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on October 25, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Marketing Director Dave Rhea What is brand affinity? What is SEO? Many attorneys admittedly don’t know much marketing jargon. Historically speaking, marketing is a relatively new addition to the legal industry. Only 41 years […]
NewsOK Q&A: Mineral owners should be informed about leasing, selling options
/in Insight Oil and Natural Gas Title Examination /by Nathan HatcherIn this article, Oklahoma City Oil and Gas Title attorney Zachary K. Bradt discusses the advantages mineral owners have when taking action with their mineral interests. Q: What options are mineral owners faced with in today’s market? A: As oil and gas activity in the state remains strong, mineral owners are seeing more opportunities related to their mineral […]
Avoid a clawback
/in Insight Bankruptcy and Restructuring /by Nathan HatcherGavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on September 13, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Director Clayton D. Ketter A business owner learns that one of her customers has filed for bankruptcy. She rushes to check her books and breathes a sigh of relief after seeing that the customer […]
An alternative to federal funding
/in Insight Construction Law /by Nathan HatcherGavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record on August 2, 2018. By Phillips Murrah Attorney Samuel D. Newton Efforts made this year to move forward with a federal infrastructure bill have stalled. Now, with the state budget strained and federal dollars unlikely, the legislature, counties, and municipalities will […]
NewsOK Q&A: U.S. businesses react to newly enforced EU privacy law
/in Insight Healthcare Law /by Dave RheaIn this article, Oklahoma City healthcare attorney Mary Holloway Richard discusses GDPR, a newly enforced EU privacy law. Q: What is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)? A: It’s a law regulating data protection and privacy for all individuals within the European Union (EU). It gives control to individuals over their personally identifiable information. It both standardizes […]
Q&A: Medical Marijuana and the Construction Industry
/in Insight Construction Law /by Nathan HatcherIn this article, attorney Samuel D. Newton discusses procedures Oklahoma construction industry employers need to develop with the legalization of medical marijuana. With the passage of State Question 788 and the decision by the Governor not to call a special session, many of the ancillary questions regarding the impact of medical marijuana will remain unanswered […]
NewsOK Q&A: Oklahoma Medicaid plans offer solution for costly prescription drugs
/in Insight Healthcare Law /by Nathan HatcherIn this article, Oklahoma City healthcare attorney Mary Holloway Richard discusses steps Oklahoma has taken to lower prescription drug costs for consumers. Q: Oklahoma recently has been recognized by Secretary Alex Azar, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for innovations in its Medicaid prescription drug program designed to lower drug costs to the […]
NewsOK Q&A: SQ 788 also opens path for new medical marijuana businesses
/in Insight /by Nathan HatcherIn this article, Director Jason M. Kreth discusses requirements and allowances for medical marijuana distributors since Oklahoma voters approved State Question 788. Q: What type of new business opportunities exist now that SQ 788 has passed? A: The approval of SQ 788 enacted a series of new statutes that take effect July 26. Aside from provisions related to […]
Forty one years ago today – SCOTUS: Advertising is attorneys’ First Amendment right
/in Insight /by Dave RheaOn this day (June 27) in 1977, Bates v. State Bar of Arizona recognized attorneys’ First Amendment right to advertise.