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DEA Registration for Medical Marijuana – New Guidelines and Recommendations

The upcoming deadline for medical marijuana entities to apply for DEA registration to ensure expedited review is Friday, June 26, 2026. There are still many unanswered questions about the federal government’s rescheduling of marijuana and how it will impact current…

ICE Adopts Stricter Enforcement Approach to Form I-9 Compliance

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently signaled a significant shift in how it evaluates Form I-9 compliance during inspections and audits – a shift that increases risk for employers and leaves far less room for error. On March…

Record Retention with Intention: Employer Records that Hold Up in Court

In the world of labor and employment, recordkeeping is not the most glamorous topic, but it is one of the strongest tools employers wield to manage risk. Proper documentation supports nearly every employment decision an employer makes such as hiring,…

Employee or Independent Contractor? The Department of Labor is Getting Ready to Change the Definition Again

Here we go again! The Trump Administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a new Independent Contractor Rule. The comment period on the proposed Rule is open until April 28, 2026. This move by the DOL was expected particularly after…

Medicaid (SoonerCare) Overpayment Determinations Voided

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (“OHCA”) is the state agency that is responsible for administering Oklahoma’s Medicaid program, also known as SoonerCare.1 As part of OHCA’s mandate, the state agency is charged with reducing waste and deterring abuse.2 Overpayments may…

Updates to Substance Use Disorder Records and the February Compliance Deadline

In 2024, the Part 2 rules related to healthcare records for substance use disorder (“SUD”) services were published with a compliance deadline of February 16, 2026. These changes not only affect Part 2 programs but also affect any lawful holders…

DOL’s Swan Song Leaves Employers with New Opinion Letters

In case you missed it, the ongoing federal government shutdown has closed down many federal offices. This includes our friends at the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). However, not wanting to miss an opportunity…

Massive Changes to H-1B Visa Program Announced by Trump Administration

This month the Trump Administration has announced two massive changes to the H-1B visa program that will significantly affect employers and skilled foreign workers. Two changes in particular deserve close attention: the imposition of a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B…

Fifth Circuit Restores the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What Employers Need to Know

On August 15, 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Texas federal district court ruling that had declared the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) unconstitutional. At issue was whether the U.S. House of Representatives violated the Constitution’s Quorum…

Big News from the Department of Labor – No More Pre-Litigation Liquidated Damages!

On June 27th, Donald M. Harrison, III, the Acting Administrator of the federal Department of Labor (DOL), issued a very important two-page memorandum to all of the DOL’s Regional Administrators and District Directors. In a nutshell, this memorandum made clear…