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COVID-19 and the People Side of Business Continuity

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the employment landscape to change on an almost daily basis, tasking employers with the difficult work of business continuity planning. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling discusses a number of important aspects…

U.S. Supreme Court Yet to Decide Tribal Jurisdiction Cases

As of today, July 1, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court still has not released a decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma or Sharp v. Murphy. The cases could be the most important in the history of Indian Territory as well as the state of Oklahoma. The…

Chesapeake Energy Files for Ch. 11 Relief: Creditors Need to Protect Their Rights, Claims and Interests

On June 28, 2020, Chesapeake Energy Corporation (Chesapeake) and 40 affiliated companies (collectively, the Debtors) filed petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, seeking debt restructuring relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.…

Weekly Recap for Employers—June 25, 2020

This week we’re taking a break from pandemic-related content to provide an in-depth overview of the recent monumental U.S. Supreme Court decision that protects employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation or transgender status. Labor & Employment attorney Tanya S. Bryant discusses: How the…

Crowe & Dunlevy Attorney Earns Specialized Legal Designation

Evan G.E. Vincent, an attorney with Crowe & Dunlevy, recently earned an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple Law School. The prestigious Master of Laws degree recognizes additional study in performance and advocacy in the courtroom.

Chambers Honors Crowe & Dunlevy, Individual Attorneys

Crowe & Dunlevy is the only Oklahoma law firm to be ranked in all legal practice areas by international legal research and analysis provider Chambers and Partners in the 2020 USA Guide. Twenty-three of the firm’s attorneys were honored in all 10 Oklahoma practice areas researched by the publisher.

COVID-19 Weekly Recap for Employers—June 19, 2020

Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new FAQs regarding face coverings in the workplace in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Allen L. Hutson explains that the new guidance should prompt employers to implement a…

ADA Accommodation Issues and COVID-19

As employers open up their workplaces and employees return to work, questions on how to accommodate individuals with disabilities and underlying health conditions are sure to rise. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Michael W. Bowling discusses how effectively communicating…

Employers Must Comply with Landmark Supreme Court Ruling

Oklahoma employers should ensure that their workplace policies are in alignment with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling extending protections against discrimination to members of the LGBTQ community. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant discusses the importance…

Gavel to Gavel: Law Lets Employers Intercede to Protect Employees

Oklahoma’s Protection from Workplace Harassment and Violence Act allows an employer to file a petition seeking an injunction prohibiting workplace harassment against someone outside of the workplace. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Tanya S. Bryant discusses actions—under the law—that…