Firm News
The Supreme Court Case Threw Out Affirmative Action at Harvard – What Message is There in all this for Employers?
It’s no secret that just in time for our nation’s birthday, the United States Supreme Court eliminated affirmative action in the college admission process. Specifically, the Court held that the 14th Amendment means what it says – namely that Americans… more
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When it Comes to the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and Employee Meal Expenses, Take a Cautious Approach
We have all heard the ads that say, “You are missing out getting paid up to $26,000 per employee, contact us to calculate your employee retention credit!” However, it is not that simple. The employee retention credit (ERC) is a… more
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You Have the “Receipts” but How Long to Keep Them?
In the last advisory I wrote, I discussed the need to document work performance issues to better defend against a wrongful termination lawsuit. One question that often arises is how long should an employer retain this documentation? Well, in typical… more
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Edmond Gives City Employee Paid Parental Leave
For many years there has been a growing sentiment, often voiced by members from both sides of the political aisles, that there is a need for mandatory paid parental leave. Although a comprehensive federal approach to this issue has thus… more
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Gavel to Gavel: Law Against Foreign Land Ownership Poses Problems
A bill passed by the Oklahoma Legislature this year could pose problems for commercial real estate. After Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana, law enforcement has struggled with non-U.S. citizens setting up illegal marijuana growing facilities. In response, the Legislature passed Senate Bill… more
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ABOTA members Evan Vincent, Chris Davis, and Andy Coats.
Vincent Named to Prestigious Trial Attorney Organization
Crowe & Dunlevy attorney Evan G.E. Vincent was recently inducted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. more
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The New Texas CROWN Act Requires Employers, Unions, and Public Institutions to Review Policies Affecting Hair
On May 27, 2023, the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in Texas. The Act, set to become effective September 1, 2023, applies to employers, labor unions,… more
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Federal Contractor Mid-Year To-Do’s
Attention federal contractors: the to-do’s on your mid-year checklist are coming due. If you haven’t already, it’s time to act on some of the tasks that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has assigned you. Certifying Affirmative Action… more
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