A man looks over a non-compete agreement with a pen in his hand, ready to sign.

Insight Janet Hendrick

Texas Court Sends Non-Compete Agreement Lawsuit to Arbitration

Reversing a decision that an employee’s lawsuit to declare her non-compete agreement void was not…

A mall full of holiday decorated stores prepares for the potential premises liability issues

General Insight Hilary Clifton

Premise liability and Intellectual property: a sampling of holiday legal woes

As we find ourselves in the midst of another holiday season, it’s a good time…

A couple in a common law marriage sit on a bench beside a pond

Insight Family Law Robert K. Campbell

Highly litigated common law marriage still recognized in Oklahoma

I heard a song the other day by Pistol Annies called “Got My Name Changed…

Insight Janet Hendrick

ALERT: Austin Court of Appeals: Austin Paid Sick Leave Unconstitutional

November 16, 2018 Today, the Austin Court of Appeals held that the Austin paid sick…

A man holds a tablet displaying a blog on employment law as part of a firm's digital marketing strategy

Insight

Lawyers know everything – almost: Digital Marketing for Law Firms

What is brand affinity? What is SEO? Many law firms admittedly don’t know much digital…

An oil pumpjack drills for oil on land that an Oklahoma mineral owner leased

Insight

Oklahoma mineral owners should be informed about their options

This article discusses the advantages Oklahoma mineral owners have when taking action with their mineral…

A small business owner finds out she must remit payment due to bankruptcy clawback.

Insight Bankruptcy Clayton D. Ketter

Avoiding a bankruptcy clawback: shield your business payments

A business owner learns that one of her customers has filed for bankruptcy. She rushes…

Cars move through highway construction that was funded by a private-public partnership

Insight

Public-Private Partnership in infrastructure: an alternative to federal funding

Efforts made this year to move forward with a federal infrastructure bill have stalled. Now,…

Various forms of prescription pills and medical marijuana are shown the components to take a drug test

Insight Construction Law

Medical Marijuana and Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

This article discusses procedures the Oklahoma construction industry employers need to develop with the legalization…

Marijuana plants are being grown for the Oklahoma medical marijuana industry

Insight Jason M. Kreth

SQ 788 also opens path for new medical marijuana businesses

In this article, Director Jason M. Kreth discusses requirements and allowances for medical marijuana distributors…

A marketing image for an attorney advertising the slogan "Need a Lawyer?"

Insight

41 years ago- SCOTUS: Attorney Advertising is 1st Amendment Right

On this day (June 27) in 1977, Bates v. State Bar of Arizona recognized attorneys'…

A monkey holds a camera, calling into question his claims of copyright infringement against the human who owns the camera

Insight Cody J. Cooper Intellectual Property

Monkey’s business? Claims of copyright infringement and photography

This column was originally published in The Journal Record on June 21, 2018. Gavel to…

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: An open letter of thanks

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

A farm in Oklahoma has an oil derrick actively pumping, despite the owner having surface rights.

Insight

Oklahoma Surface owners have rights regarding oil and gas development

In this article, Attorney Zachary K. Bradt discusses protections Oklahoma landowners have in regards to…

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: Reasons to stay ‘air aware’ in Oklahoma

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: Time for a long-overdue legislative break

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

A keyboard is shown with an accessibility button instead of a return button, signifying that business websites need to be ADA accessible.

Insight Kathryn D. Terry

ADA Lawsuits Add Pressure to Business Websites

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas,…

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: Intuitive energy trend?

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: Time to pay close attention to our energy future

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

Agricultural machines in a soy field in a bright sunny summer day.

Insight Jim A. Roth

Roth: Oklahoma and the future for exports

By Jim Roth, Director and Chair of the Firm’s Clean Energy Practice Group. This column was originally…

Thought Leadership

Phillips Murrah actively advances conversations about important topics related to how the law affects our lives. The following articles are an ongoing collection of thought leadership written by our attorneys.

Texas Court Sends Non-Compete Agreement Lawsuit to Arbitration

Premise liability and Intellectual property: a sampling of holiday legal woes

Highly litigated common law marriage still recognized in Oklahoma

ALERT: Austin Court of Appeals: Austin Paid Sick Leave Unconstitutional

Lawyers know everything – almost: Digital Marketing for Law Firms

Oklahoma mineral owners should be informed about their options

Avoiding a bankruptcy clawback: shield your business payments

Public-Private Partnership in infrastructure: an alternative to federal funding

Medical Marijuana and Drug Testing in the Construction Industry

SQ 788 also opens path for new medical marijuana businesses

41 years ago- SCOTUS: Attorney Advertising is 1st Amendment Right

Monkey’s business? Claims of copyright infringement and photography

Roth: An open letter of thanks

Oklahoma Surface owners have rights regarding oil and gas development

Roth: Reasons to stay ‘air aware’ in Oklahoma

Roth: Time for a long-overdue legislative break

ADA Lawsuits Add Pressure to Business Websites

Roth: Intuitive energy trend?

Roth: Time to pay close attention to our energy future

Roth: Oklahoma and the future for exports

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