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Bill Calls for Changes to Medical Marijuana Law

New legislation that will alter the language relating to employment protections for medical marijuana license holders and dispensaries will be heard on the first day of the 2020 Oklahoma legislative session. Adam W. Childers, co-chair of the firm’s Labor &…

Attorney Specializes in Solutions, Assistance for Charitable, Nonprofit Entities

There are several legal steps that nonprofit organizations must take before properly operating as a charity. Nonprofit/Charitable Foundations Practice Group Chair Matthew B. Hickey discusses his role in assisting charitable entities structure their business plans to ensure growth.

Should Oklahoma Employers Hire Felons?

Employers in Oklahoma are certain to encounter applicants with criminal records due to the state’s history of strict crime policies. Michael W. Bowling, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, discusses why employers should consider how they…

Pregnancy Policies Protect Employers, Employees

State and federal law prohibits sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant discusses the policies businesses should provide to accommodate pregnant employees and ensure compliance with various laws that may impact…

Time is Now to Make 2020 Health Insurance Selections

The deadline for selecting healthcare coverage is approaching. Kevin D. Gordon, a member of the firm's Healthcare and Insurance Practice Groups, discusses the insurance policies available during the open enrollment period and the legal limitations that could arise in such a highly regulated industry.

Considering Applicants’ Criminal Backgrounds in Hiring Decisions

On November 4, 2019, Oklahoma experienced the largest single-day commutation in U.S. history. A total of 527 people saw their sentences for low-level drug and nonviolent offenses reduced. This day marked the first fruits of concerted efforts to reduce Oklahoma’s…

Gavel to Gavel: Clean Water Rule Repeal Impacts WOTUS

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army recently released a final rule repealing the 2015 Clean Water Rule. Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group member Erin Potter Sullenger explains the primary reasons for the repeal…