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Proposed DOL Rule Makes it Easier for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

For years, the question of whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been a significant source of confusion and oftentimes the subject of litigation. The distinction is particularly important to…

NY Case Leads to Revised FFCRA Regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued revised Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) regulations following a U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York decision that questioned the validity of certain provisions. Labor & Employment Practice Group…

Tackling Unanswered COVID-19 Questions

In the era of COVID-19, employers are dealing with workplace issues that they have never before encountered. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Allen L. Hutson discusses how employers should properly respond to workplace safety questions in order to comply…

Potential Election Impacts on Estate Tax Planning

Many of us are facing great uncertainty as to the potential changes the November elections may hold. There is no way to predict the outcome of the elections or likely changes, but we can share some general thoughts regarding future tax planning opportunities.

The U.S. Department of Labor Recently Released Updated FMLA Forms

Just when you thought it was safe to come back to the office, the Department of Labor (DOL) has been busy revising the content of its FMLA forms. The good news is the old FMLA certification forms still work. The even…

As Laws Change, So Will Cannabis Market

With more than 2,000 active licensed dispensaries, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry has seen significant growth compared to the rest of the nation. Cannabis Industry Practice Group Chair Eric S. Fisher discusses how market pressures along with changes to state and…

The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Crowe & Dunlevy Attorneys

Firm earns 16 “Lawyer of the Year” and 5 “Ones to Watch” honors OKLAHOMA CITY – Best Lawyers® 2021 has named 16 Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys as the publication’s Lawyer of the Year in 18 different categories. Additionally, five of the…

U.S. Department of Labor Releases Revised FFCRA Regulations

Following a recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York that called into question the validity of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has taken…

EPA Terminates COVID-19 Temporary Policy on Enforcement Discretion

On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) terminated its COVID-19 temporary enforcement policy, enacted on March 26, 2020 (retroactive to March 13, 2020). The temporary policy stated that if compliance was not reasonably practicable due to COVID-19,…

OU Paralegal Student Receives Crowe & Dunlevy Scholarship

Caleb Stillwell was recently named the 2020 recipient of the Crowe & Dunlevy B. Jo Balding Scholarship.