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Legislation Reduces Barriers for Applicants with Criminal Convictions to Obtain Occupational Licenses

New legislation allows individuals with criminal convictions to apply for state-issued occupational licenses. Labor & Employment Practice Group attorney Evan Way discusses Oklahoma HB 1373, and the potential implications it has on employers when hiring applicants with past convictions.

Journal Record Names Fifty Making a Difference Honorees

Tara A. LaClair and Madalene A.B. Witterholt have been named 2019 Fifty Making a Difference honorees, an award recognizing local female business and community leaders.

Chambers & Partners Honors Crowe & Dunlevy, Ottaway in High Net Worth Guide

Crowe & Dunlevy, along with firm attorney Cynda C. Ottaway, have received the highest ranking in the annual 2019 Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide.

Measles Increase Prompts Employers to Examine Vaccine Policies

The recent increase in measles cases in the United States has given rise to the debate over mandatory vaccinations. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant discusses the issues and accommodations employers should consider when implementing vaccination policies.

Gavel to Gavel: Bill Brings Big Changes to Hemp Farming

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 provides financial institutions the opportunity to assist hemp farmers without regulatory criticism. Banking & Financial Institutions and Cannabis Industry Practice Group member Zane T. Anderson discusses the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s timeline for implementing…

Purely Oklahoma: Former Sonic CEO Goes Back to His Roots, Gives Back to Community

Corporate & Securities Practice Group member Clifford Hudson reminisces on his long tenure as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Sonic Corp., and discusses his return to his legal roots and giving back to his community.

Paralegal Joins Crowe & Dunlevy

Elisa Weaver has joined Oklahoma-based Crowe & Dunlevy as a paralegal in the firm’s Dallas office. Weaver is a member of the Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights Practice Group and the Litigation & Trial Practice Group.

Supreme Court Could Change its Approach to Indian Land Case, Experts Say

Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group Chair Mike McBride III discusses the complexity of the Carpenter v. Murphy case and comments on how the U.S. Supreme Court may change its approach when hearing a second round of arguments in the landmark disestablishment decision.

U.S. Supreme Court Delays Ruling on Oklahoma, Creek Nation Case

Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group member Jennifer N. Lamirand discusses why a potential split in opinions among the U.S. Supreme Court justices could have led to their decision to delay ruling on the Carpenter v. Murphy case.

Supreme Court Asks for More Argument in ‘Indian Country’ Jurisdiction Case, to Go on Court’s Fall Calendar

The U.S. Supreme Court asked for additional arguments in the Carpenter v. Murphy case, postponing a ruling until the fall term. Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group Chair Mike McBride III discusses what may have prompted the justices to delay their ruling.