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The recent advent of commercially available machine learning systems and other forms of artificial intelligence has presented businesses with countless possibilities to integrate these capabilities into their operations, unlocking efficiency and gaining a competitive edge. But as with any innovation,… more Continue reading Gavel to Gavel: Protecting Your IP in the Age of AI

Companies and individuals naturally gravitate to trademarks that describe their products and services. For example, a roofing company might choose the “Best Roofing Company,” or a coffee shop might select “Cup of Joe.” While there is some benefit in ensuring… more Continue reading Is My Trademark Protectable?

Employers are all too familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the myriad of workplace regulations, policies, and guidance OSHA administers and enforces on both a national and state level. On May 1, 2023, OSHA added to… more Continue reading OSHA NEP for Fall-Related Inspections

The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued an opinion that affects how employers respond to an employee’s request for a religious accommodation. The threshold is now much higher for employers to reach when considering whether a requested accommodation… more Continue reading Supreme Court Rules Employers Now Subject to Higher Standard to Prove “Undue Burden” When Accommodating Religious Employees

On June 29 the U.S. Supreme Court eliminated affirmative action in the college admissions process. Specifically, the Court held that the 14th Amendment means what it says – namely that Americans may not be treated differently because of their race. Put… more Continue reading What Message Does Affirmative Action Ruling Send to Employers?

The use of artificial intelligence in the workplace has prompted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to evaluate the potential use of AI by employers for hiring, promotion, and firing decisions. To that end, the EEOC recently released a technical assistance… more Continue reading Beware AI’s Potential to Trigger Discrimination Claims

A bill passed by the Oklahoma Legislature this year could pose problems for commercial real estate. After Oklahoma legalized medical marijuana, law enforcement has struggled with non-U.S. citizens setting up illegal marijuana growing facilities. In response, the Legislature passed Senate Bill… more Continue reading Gavel to Gavel: Law Against Foreign Land Ownership Poses Problems

As an employer-side defense attorney, I assist employers with employment issues from pre-employment advice through post-employment litigation for alleged wrongful termination. During litigation, I am sometimes faced with facts that would suggest the employer engaged in unlawful conduct because the… more Continue reading Lawyer’s Advice to Employers – ‘Document, Document, Document’

The Journal Record released its Power List: 2023 Young Legal Professionals highlighting 34 individuals that make an impression in their firms, the courtroom, and in their communities. Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Practice Group Chair Anthony Hendricks and Labor & Employment… more Continue reading Journal Record Power List: Young Legal Professionals

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Long regarded the unofficial motto of the U.S. Postal Service, this iconic phrase omits a modern challenge to what… more Continue reading Supreme Court to Rule on Sunday Work ‘Hardship’ Case