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Last term, the Supreme Court addressed the application of tribal sovereign immunity in bankruptcy proceedings. The decision, which held that the bankruptcy code waived tribal sovereign immunity, followed passionate debate raising crucial questions about the intersection of modern business law… more Continue reading Questions of Tribal Sovereign Immunity and For-Profit Businesses

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been the subject of much controversy since its statutory formation following the 2008 mortgage crises. The financial industry generally views the CFPB as going too far in regulating financial institutions, exceeding its statutory authority… more Continue reading Gavel to Gavel: Court Trims Ability to Regulate Discriminatory Lending

Recently, numerous people have called asking for legal help due to issues they are having with Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other online social media platforms. Whether it involves the shutdown of their ad account, a report of intellectual property infringement,… more Continue reading Social Media Advertisers Beware

In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling three years ago in the McGirt case, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has become more and more outspoken on his position regarding tribal sovereignty. In a guest column for The Oklahoman, Indian… more Continue reading Stitt Seeks to Keep Eastern Oklahoma from Becoming Reservation? McGirt Settled That

The Americans with Disabilities Act has led to a fundamental change in the level of accommodation and inclusion provided for individuals with disabilities in our society. However, it has also led to a cottage industry of attorneys who prey upon… more Continue reading ADA Lawsuit Threats No Cause for Panic

In the case of Hamilton v. Dallas County, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals by a unanimous decision held that Title VII is to be read for its plain meaning, and that adverse employment actions don’t always have to involve… more Continue reading Title VII – It Means What It Says and Says What It Means

These days smartphones are everywhere, and are often the first on the scene to capture the latest news stories. With one in almost every American’s pocket, they have increasingly been used to document everything, from today’s lunch to, say, discreet… more Continue reading Is Someone Listening? The Dos and Don’ts of Workplace Recording Policies

This month has seen the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issue a new Form I-9 and shift its approach to remote document verification. While new forms and procedures can often be met with a groan, the new Form I-9… more Continue reading New Form I-9 and Remote Document Verification Procedures