Despite historically low unemployment rates across of the U.S., some employers are struggling to find the right talent and keep employees after they’re hired. We’re glad to be joined by Liz Brolick, General Manager of Tulsa-based ProRecruiters, who brings more than 20 years of staffing and recruiting experience to our conversation. In this episode, we discuss potential solutions for companies to consider concerning salaries, workplace flexibility and employee investment, and we’ll also learn what employers should understand about today’s workforce in order to succeed in this challenging area.

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Eight weeks after President Biden announced a federal vaccine mandate to help curb the transmission of COVID-19 in the U.S. workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has now issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for employers with at least 100 employees. Labor & Employment Practice Group attorney Mary P. Snyder highlights important takeaways, fast-approaching deadlines and action items that employers should pay attention to in order to comply with the ETS.  

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Additional Resources: OSHA Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing Rules for Private Employers, CMS Issues Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Regulations for Healthcare Facilities 

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Whether it’s a medical emergency or terminal disease, decisions pertaining to one’s health—especially in end-of-life situations—can be some of the most difficult to make. In some cases, patients rely on an appointed individual to make those decisions for them. On November 1, 2021, House Bill 2548 will go into effect, specifically removing an individual’s ability to execute a durable power of attorney for healthcare purposes. Healthcare Practice Group member Maggie K. Martin discusses key provisions repealed by the new legislation and the limited options that Oklahoma residents can utilize in place of the durable power of attorney.

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Not long ago, most college football games were not televised. That was until the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) television monopoly in NCAA v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. One of the individuals responsible for that landmark decision was Crowe & Dunlevy Antitrust attorney and former Dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Law, Andrew M. Coats. Andy discusses what it was like successfully arguing before the Supreme Court for his alma mater as well as the University of Georgia, the lasting impact of the case on college sports and the only time in his career that he’s been speechless—when the University of Oklahoma named its law school after him.  

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For most people, the knee jerk response to taking someone else’s private property for any reason is that it’s wrong. However, the legal concept of a government’s right to expropriate private property for public use, also known as eminent domain, is a little more nuanced. Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group member Tim Sowecke navigates through Latin phrases, constitutional amendments and a story about a little pink house that sparked a fiery dissent from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thomas, to explain the background of eminent domain and how it may even offer a tool to expand America’s infrastructure.

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Litigator and Crowe & Dunlevy Pro Bono Co-Coordinator Aimee Majoue shares her experience and perspective regarding the expungement of criminal records. In this episode, Aimee discusses an array of instances when this type of proceeding may be useful, the procedure for pursuing an expungement and how the successful result of the process can open new doors for individuals and companies alike.

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Since our last discussion over the heavily debated decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, new challenges to state and federal jurisdiction regarding both criminal and civil matters have arisen. Indian Law & Gaming Practice Group members Jennifer N. Lamirand and Greg Buzzard examine several recent cert petitions filed with the U.S. Supreme Court in an effort to overturn the McGirt ruling, and why it is unlikely that the court will intervene. 

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the workplace, public and private employers remain agile to meet federal guidance regarding how to handle vaccinated and unvaccinated workers. Labor & Employment Practice Group member Mary P. Snyder discusses the progression of OSHA, EEOC and U.S. DOJ vaccination guidance, how various industries are responding and how employers can evaluate and make the best decisions regarding workplace vaccination policies.

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osha.gov/coronavirus

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After practicing law for more than 20 years in Los Angeles and 15 years in Oklahoma City, entertainment industry veteran and Entertainment Practice Group Chair Jay Shanker is seeing more and more of a new class of clientele: filmmakers in Oklahoma. Jay discusses the burgeoning scene and Americana appeal that’s attracting internationally and nationally-known film professionals and how the industry, with potential to see significant growth over the next few years, could create additional long-term opportunities for a variety of supporting industries across the state.

Additional Resources:
Bibliography—The Essential Guide to Entertainment Law
The Oklahoma Film and Music Office

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One of the worst things a business owner can do is wait too long to seek restructuring and insolvency advice once financial distress arises. This includes waiting until all of the money is gone, signing the forbearance that waives all owner's rights when lenders are out of patience, or the foreclosure is tomorrow. Saving the business takes time and money, but Bankruptcy & Creditor’s Rights Practice Group members Vickie L. Driver and Crissie W. Stephenson explain how experienced legal counsel can help business owners address issues right away instead of enduring additional financial hurdles.

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