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Gavel to Gavel: Will Legislature Respond to Decision?

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group member Harry "Skeeter" Jordan discusses a recent lawsuit involving personal injuries sustained while working on an oil and gas rig site, and the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to hold the Oklahoma statute that caps recovery of noneconomic damages unconstitutional.

Major Decision Overturns Recent Legislation on Monetary Cap in Civil Injury Cases

The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently held that Oklahoma's cap on noneconomic actual damages violates the Oklahoma Constitution. Litigation & Trial Practice Group Chair Kevin D. Gordon discusses the arguments used to rule the decision unconstitutional, and the effects the ruling will have on tort reform legislation.

Social Media Abuzz Over Constitutional Carry Audits

Attorney Deric McClellan discusses Second Amendment audits, a new social media trend intended to assess the legality of a business owner's response to constitutional carry.

Department of Justice Continues Trend of Providing Useful Guidance

Criminal Defense, Compliance & Investigations Practice Group Chair Sanford C. Coats discusses the recently issued Department of Justice guidelines for those under investigation for potential False Claims Act (FCA) violations, and details the steps companies can undertake to reduce FCA exposure.

Using Social Media in Background Checks can be Risky for Employers

Labor & Employment Practice Group member Evan Way discusses the increase in popularity among employers to use social media in background checks and the potential legal issues that could arise from viewing an applicant's social information.

Supreme Court to Decide Issues Important to LGBT Employees

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide three cases involving whether federal law protects employees from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Labor & Employment Practice Group Co-chair Randall J. Snapp details each case and discusses the impact that the Supreme Court's decision will have on federal discrimination laws.

Weed at Work: Understanding the Rights of Employers and Employees

Labor & Employment Practice Group Co-chair Adam W. Childers discusses how businesses are preparing to deal with employees and prospective employees permitted to use medical marijuana in their off hours

Some Medical Inquiries are Permissible During Hiring

Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant explains the change in obligations and responsibilities for employers during each stage of the hiring process when making medical inquiries.

Litigator Presents Best Business Practices to Avoid Liability in ‘#MeToo Era’

Labor & Employment attorney Mary P. Snyder recently presented at the Southern Oklahoma Leaders Luncheon at the Ardmore Convention Center where she discussed the #MeToo movement and best business practices to avoid potential liabilities and litigation.

Benefit Corps Balance Company Missions with Shareholder Needs

Roger A. Stong, chair of the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group explains a new bill allowing benefit corporations to focus less on profits and more on public benefits and discusses how these corporations balance public good with shareholder needs.