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EPA Proposes PFAS Hazardous Substance Designation

In a highly controversial move, on Sept. 6 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its notice for a proposed federal rule to designate two specific “forever chemicals” – PFOA and PFOS – as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,…

Crowe & Dunlevy Expands Intellectual Property Practice with New Houston Office

Practice to focus on patent and trademark law HOUSTON – Crowe & Dunlevy is pleased to announce the recent opening of its Houston office, expanding its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group. The firm’s newest office in Texas will be managed…

Back to School Days for Employees

As children and adults across the country organize book bags and pack lunch boxes now that back-to-school season is in full swing, education is certainly top of the mind. In fact, in addition to all the kids returning to school,…

Is it Over Yet? What’s New in COVID Legal Compliance?

While I was home recently quarantining for my second case of COVID-19, the EEOC precipitously provided additional guidance regarding COVID workplace safety compliance. So, I can attest that we may have let our guard down too soon, and the virus…

Gavel to Gavel: Tips for Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Loans

Borrowers tend to review loan documents, if at all, shortly before closing. But real estate developers (and their attorneys) should discuss key terms of the loan with their lender much earlier, especially if the developer is raising money from investors.…

Employer Benefit Compliance in the Post-Dobbs Landscape

Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which held that there is not a constitutionally protected right to abortion, employers have been left questioning how to navigate the impact of this case on their workforce…

God Bless the U.S.A.

The United States Supreme Court last week issued important rulings affecting religious freedom. The two cases are Carson v Makin and Kennedy v Bremerton. Both cases involve the First Amendment and schools. In the Kennedy case, Coach Kennedy, a high school football coach, was in…

The Oklahoma News Report

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group member Donald K. Shandy and Labor & Employment Practice Group member Madalene A.B. Witterholt joined OETA’s The Oklahoma News Report to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings regarding the EPA’s authority to…

Community Court Isn’t Just About Waiving Fees. It Helps People Change Their Lives

Crowe & Dunlevy recently partnered with the Oklahoma City Municipal Court and the Homeless Alliance to launch the Community Court Program. Beginning in July 2022, the program aims to remove barriers created by outstanding citations and fines and make it…

Gavel to Gavel: Exercise Care When Discussing Protected Leave

The workplace is governed by myriad laws and regulations, most of which only impose liability on employers, not on individual supervisors and managers. That’s not true of the Family and Medical Leave Act, which allows for liability to be claimed…