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Labor Department Issues New Overtime Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued a new final rule that raises the pay threshold for exempt employees. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Mary P. Snyder explains the steps employers should take before and after the rule takes…

Gavel to Gavel: Zoning and Marijuana

Many unanswered questions remain regarding zoning and land use laws relating to medical marijuana. Real Estate Practice Group Co-chair Michael S. Laird discusses the impact of conflicting state and local interests on zoning regulations in Oklahoma.

Opportunity Zones Offer Opportunity for Some

Real Estate Practice Group member Kari Hoffhines provides clarity on the necessary qualifications needed to participate in the Opportunity Zone program and explains the tax benefits available to opportunity zone investors.

Onboarding New Employees Important from the Start

Onboarding procedures can vary by company based on the individual employer's preferences. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Melissa McDuffey discusses practical tips for employers when tracking and recording new employee information.

Data Breach Protocols are Important and Should be Practiced

Criminal Defense, Compliance & Investigations Practice Group member Anthony Hendricks discusses the importance of being proactive when forming data breach response plans and explains the steps businesses can take to protect themselves against external and internal threats.

Representing Entertainment Artists, Executives

Jay Shanker, Entertainment Practice Group chair, discusses his nearly 40 years of practice representing clients in film, television, music, distribution and publishing for all aspects of entertainment law.

New Medical Marijuana Laws

Labor & Employment Practice Group member Mary P. Snyder discusses the importance for employers to review their drug and alcohol policies for employees in safety sensitive positions in light of the new medical marijuana laws that recently became effective in…

AG Offers Clarity on Preschool Provision Targeting Marijuana Dispensaries

A new provision in the Unity Bill gives the Oklahoma State Department of Health the authority to revoke or decline the license of a medical marijuana dispensary if it is located within 1,000 feet of a preschool. Cannabis Industry Practice…

Employee Medical Conditions May Warrant Telecommuting Considerations

Telecommuting has become increasingly popular for employees that meet specific criteria. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant discusses how telecommuting can be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for employees with medical conditions.

Hot Dogs for the Homeless

Attorney Aimee Majoue discusses her involvement with Hotdogs for the Homeless, a nonprofit organization providing weekly meals to Oklahoma City's less fortunate, and reflects on the positive interactions made in the community as a volunteer coordinator.