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.

Insight Labor and Employment Lauren Hanna

What happens when Oklahoma judges run on partisan ballots?

By Lauren Barghols Hanna This article appeared as Guest Column in the Oklahoman on May…

General Insight

SCOTUS Case May Signal Significant Shift in Where Companies Can Be Sued

On April 25, 2022, the United States Supreme Court agreed to review a case involving…

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General Insight Byrona J. Maule

Day Rate: Clarity For the Oil and Gas Industry May Be On The Horizon

By Byrona Maule Byrona J. Maule On May 2, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court granted…

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The dark side of permanent daylight saving time

By Mark E. Hornbeek This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record…

General Insight Kathryn D. Terry

Regular instruction, maintenance necessary for business cybersecurity

By Kathryn D. Terry Kathryn D. Terry There is a lot of legal traffic and…

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Understanding Oklahoma child support laws can save you stress during custody agreements

By law, a child in Oklahoma is entitled to financial support from both parents. This…

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Return-to-Work Medical Exams: Individualize, Not One Size

By Janet A. Hendrick Janet A. Hendrick For years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and…

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Insight Bankruptcy Hilary Clifton

Marijuana-related businesses may be denied access to bankruptcy

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

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Marijuana bankruptcy

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

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Effective Immediately, Biden Administration Outlaws Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims

By Janet Hendrick A direct result of the #MeToo movement, President Biden signed the Ending…

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Three Key Takeaways for Employers from Biden’s State of the Union Address

By Michele C. Spillman In last night’s State of the Union Address, President Biden mentioned…

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White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment Releases Report with Implications for All Employers

By Michele C. Spillman and Byrona J. Maule In April 2021, President Biden established the…

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Discoverability of text messages in a lawsuit

This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record on Feb. 17, 2022.…

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Double Trouble? What Employers Can Expect from the Five-Year Collaboration Between the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board

By Janet A. Hendrick and Rodney R. Hester For the next five years, employers will…

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Congress passes Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault, Harassment Act

By Natalie M. McMahan Natalie M. McMahan On February 10, 2022, Congress passed the Ending…

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Texas Lawyer: Trade Secrets in Texas: What Qualifies for Protection?

Originally published in Texas Lawyer on Feb. 09, 2022. The definition of a “trade secret”…

Insight Kathryn D. Terry

Employers should heed mandates as Supreme Court weighs constitutionality

By Kathryn D. Terry This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record…

Insight Labor and Employment Natalie McMahan

Supreme Court to decide questions of authority in arbitration enforcement

By Natalie M. McMahan This article appeared as a Guest Column in The Journal Record…

Insight Healthcare Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell

OSHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard

OSHA released its highly anticipated Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on Nov. 4, which requires employers…

General Insight Healthcare Labor and Employment

Employer Alert: OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard is Imminent

Last June, OSHA adopted an emergency temporary standard (“ETS”)—29 C.F.R. Part 1910, Subpart U, 86…

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