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Business Owners Can Restrict Weapons Under New Gun Law

Coming into effect on November 1, 2019, the revised Self Defense Act will allow an Oklahoma resident to carry a firearm without a permit. Labor & Employment Practice Group Member Michael W. Bowling discusses what business owners should consider regarding…

Crowe & Dunlevy Names New Associate Attorneys

Lauren Kiefner, Khaki A. Scrivner and Meg Sine have been named associate attorneys in Crowe & Dunlevy’s Oklahoma City office.

Constitutional Carry and the Workplace

The Self Defense Act currently allows Oklahoma residents to carry a handgun – either concealed or open carry – so long as they have a permit issued by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI). In February 2019, newly inaugurated…

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…

Super Lawyers Honors 53 Crowe & Dunlevy Attorneys

Fifty-three Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys are recognized on the 2019 Super Lawyers publication’s list of Oklahoma Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Forty-three of the firm’s attorneys were recognized by the publication as Oklahoma Super Lawyers and 10 other attorneys were named Rising Stars.

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.

Vincent Honored by Construction Lawyers Society of America

Evan G. E. Vincent, a director in Crowe & Dunlevy’s Oklahoma City office, was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA).

New U.S. Department of Labor Rule Effective
Jan. 1, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor has finally issued its new final rule regarding the increased wage that must be paid to employees who are classified as exempt under the white collar exemptions and who are subject to the salary basis test.

Crowe & Dunlevy Relocates Dallas Office

After opening its Texas office only two years ago, Oklahoma-based Crowe & Dunlevy has moved to a new Dallas location to allow for growth and increased legal services to clients.

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.