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47 Crowe & Dunlevy Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Super Lawyers has recognized 47 Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys in the publication’s 2020 list of Oklahoma Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Super Lawyers is a rating service of notable lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Oklahoma City Attorney Explains Election Requirements for Employers and Employees

As the November election day nears, employers may want to review company policies regarding employee voting access. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling discusses the employer requirements under Oklahoma law for granting employees time off to vote.…

Business Viewpoint: The Rent is Still Due; Check Lease Provisions

Like many businesses during the pandemic, the commercial real estate market is facing significant uncertainty due to the economic fallout of the shutdown. Litigation & Trial Practice Group member Gerald L. Jackson discusses why certain covenants and provisions outlined in…

Gavel to Gavel: Barrett’s Decision Hints at Approach to Regulatory Cases

In a recent 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision related to Clean Water Act protections, U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett joined an opinion that vacated an earlier court ruling. Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group member…

Mike McBride Joins TU NALSA McGirt Webinar Series

The implications of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma continue to be evaluated. Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group Chair Mike McBride III recently participated in a virtual panel hosted by the University of Tulsa Native American…

Benchmark Litigation Ranks Crowe & Dunlevy with Top Honors

Benchmark Litigation has recognized Crowe & Dunlevy with its top tier “highly recommended” ranking in both the dispute resolution and labor and employment practice areas for 2021.* The publication also honored 20 of the firm’s attorneys in three different categories.

DOL Issues Updated FMLA Forms

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated its Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms to provide details regarding eligibility and the use of paid time off as well as employee rights and responsibilities. Labor & Employment Practice Group…

Proposed DOL Rule Clarifies Independent Contractor Status

Employers may receive guidance from a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule clarifying the status of independent contractors. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Jaycee Booth discusses the DOL’s five-factor “economic reality” test to determine economic dependence between an…

Okla. Gov. Gets EPA’s Green Light to Regulate Tribal Lands

As a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s request to maintain control over environmental issues on tribal lands. In a recent Law360 article, Indian…

Proposed DOL Rule Makes it Easier for Employers to Classify Workers as Independent Contractors

For years, the question of whether an individual is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been a significant source of confusion and oftentimes the subject of litigation. The distinction is particularly important to…