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Keystone XL Approval Likely to Lead to Further Debate

Adam Hall, a member of the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group discusses the 2019 presidential permit that authorized construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and addresses questions on what the issuance of the permit will mean to those in the energy and environmental industries.

Business Viewpoint: Copyright Owners Must Wait for Registration to Sue

Intellectual Property Practice Group member Shawn M. Dellegar explains the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to hold that copyright owners must wait for registration approval before infringement claims in court can be pursued.

Gavel to Gavel: Deadline Approaching for Opportunity Zone Investors

Real Estate Practice Group member Kari Hoffhines discusses the economic benefits available to opportunity zone investors and highlights key dates for investors to remember.

Court Decision Affects Employers with Arbitration Programs

Labor & Employment Practice Group attorney Madalene A.B. Witterholt explains how the recent Fifth Circuit decision makes employment-related arbitration agreements that prevent collective actions more feasible.

“Safety-sensitive” Medical Marijuana Changes may be Delayed

Adam W. Childers, co-chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group discusses the regulatory controls over the Unity Bill and explains how a constitutional challenge may delay the effective date of the new law.

Law Prohibits Guns in Hospitals Owned by Government Subsidiaries

On February 27, 2019, Oklahoma Governor Stitt signed into law a bill that will permit persons 21 and older to carry a firearm without a license, subject to the certain requirements, effective November 1, 2019. In a recent Q&A in…

Do You Know Your Risks Associated with Your Investment Account?

Tara A. LaClair, co-chair of the firm's Securities Litigation, Enforcement & Compliance Practice Group explains the variety of risks associated with different types of investment accounts and what must be considered when making investment decisions.

Challenging Authority

J.Blake Johnson, vice-chair of the Cannabis Industry Practice Group provides insight on how the language of HB2612, commonly called the Unity Bill, could create legal challenges for current and future marijuana-related businesses.

Equal Pay Day Reminds Employers to Review, Monitor Pay Practices

Labor & Employment Practice Group member Melissa McDuffey explains the significance of observing Equal Pay Day every April and the importance for employers to monitor pay practices. Read the full Q&A in The Oklahoman.

Indian Child Welfare Act Held Unconstitutional

Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group member Alexander Sokolosky explains an ongoing case that brings into question the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the implications of an unconstitutional ruling.