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Business Viewpoint: ‘OK, Boomer’ a Possible HR Fumble

The phrase “OK Boomer” has become increasingly popular on social media to show the disconnect between Millennials and older generations. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Madalene A.B. Witterholt discusses how new trends in political correctness should be addressed in…

Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules Out Property Tax Assessments on Leased Slot Machines

The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a company fighting tax assessments on Class II gaming equipment. Mike McBride III, chair of the firm's Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group, discusses the courts ruling in relation to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

Gavel to Gavel: Practical Considerations for Gender Transitions

The legal landscape surrounding the discrimination against LGBTQ employees remains uncertain. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling explains the steps employers can take to better manage issues of diversity and inclusion.

Law Firm Promotes Legal Diversity, Inclusion

Diversity Committee Chair Christopher M. Staine discusses the firm's long history of promoting diversity in the legal profession and remarks on how inclusivity has played an important role in creating lasting client relationships and strengthening the community.

Tribal Compacts Have a Long History (and Future) in Oklahoma

Compacts are working agreements regularly used by sovereign nations, states and tribal governments on issues of mutual interest such as services, taxes or economic development. Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group Chair Mike McBride III discusses the past, present and…

Commutations Warrant a Review of Hiring Practices

Recent prison sentence reform in Oklahoma is sure to impact hiring practices as the number of eligible candidates increases. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling discusses the best practices for employers considering policy changes regarding applicants with…

H-1B Lottery Season Begins Early 2020

As 2020 approaches, it’s time to start thinking about whether your organization is going to seek new H-1B status for any foreign national employees or applicants. For foreign nationals not already in H-1B status, they must be selected for one…

U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes New Regular Rate Rule

On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its new Final Rule on the “regular rate of pay” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule will be published today, December 16, 2019, and will…

Bill Calls for Changes to Medical Marijuana Law

New legislation that will alter the language relating to employment protections for medical marijuana license holders and dispensaries will be heard on the first day of the 2020 Oklahoma legislative session. Adam W. Childers, co-chair of the firm’s Labor &…

Attorney Specializes in Solutions, Assistance for Charitable, Nonprofit Entities

There are several legal steps that nonprofit organizations must take before properly operating as a charity. Nonprofit/Charitable Foundations Practice Group Chair Matthew B. Hickey discusses his role in assisting charitable entities structure their business plans to ensure growth.