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.

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…

Insight Native American Law Hilary Clifton

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…

Stock image of industrial worker wearing a mask

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.…

Laurel L. Baker featured in Texas Lawyer

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

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

By Phoebe B. Mitchell Phoebe B. Mitchell On December 16, 2020, the EEOC published its…

General Insight Civil & Constitutional Rights Family Law Janet Hendrick Mark Hornbeek

SCOTUS declines to hear same-sex parent case

By Janet A. Hendrick and Mark E. Hornbeek Janet A. Hendrick On December 14, 2020,…

General Insight Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell

Employers should prepare for COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace

By Phoebe B. Mitchell Phoebe B. Mitchell On December 11, 2020, the United States Food…

Insight Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell Hospitality and Restaurants

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

By Phoebe Mitchell COVID-19 Update: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Issues New Restrictions Against the backdrop…

Insight Labor and Employment

Proactive tech considerations in the era of the virtual workplace

The following column was originally published in The Oklahoman on October 4, 2020. Hilary Hudson…

General Insight Labor and Employment Phoebe Mitchell

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

By Phoebe B. Mitchell In the past several years, employers have struggled to determine whether…

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Force majeure clauses and COVID-19

Gavel to Gavel appears in The Journal Record. This column was originally published in The Journal Record…

General Insight Jessica Cory Tax Law

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

IRS and Treasury guidance indicates that the Treasury intends to put the onus of Trump's…

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

USDOL issued additional guidance on Thurs., Aug. 28, regarding employees taking paid leave under the…

General Insight Byrona J. Maule

Teleworking and an Employer’s Woes of Record Keeping

Click to visit Byrona J. Maule's profile page. In this era of Covid-19, many employees…

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