Energy Market Drivers Series — Protecting Innovation: Patent Basics and Contract Risks Every Energy Company Should Know

In an industry increasingly driven by technology, data, and innovation, intellectual property (IP) is no longer a niche concern, it’s a core business asset. From patents and trade secrets to trademarks and copyrights,

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Employment & Labor Alert — Oklahoma Amends Workplace Drug Testing Law: Key Changes and Next Steps

Oklahoma has passed HB 3127, updating its Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (Okla. Stat. Tit. 63, § 427.8) effective November 1, 2026.

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Energy, Oil & Gas Alert – Trump Administration Exercises Further Direction Under Defense Production Act to Increase Domestic Energy Production

On April 20, 2026, President Trump issued a Presidential Determination under the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to increase domestic energy production in an effort to address shortages related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Employment & Labor Alert — Oklahoma Paid Family & Medical Leave Proposal: SB 277 – What Employers Need to Know

Oklahoma legislators are considering SB 277, a proposal that would create a state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program known as the Oklahoma State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act.

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Corporate Compliance and Risk Management Alert – Governance and Fiduciary Responsibility in Professional Associations and Affiliated Technology Entities

Effective governance depends on informed and engaged board members who understand both their fiduciary responsibilities and the broader organizational ecosystem in which they operate.

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Energy, Oil & Gas Alert – Trump Administration’s Invocation of Defense Production Act to Bolster Energy Production Draws Legal Challenges

The Trump administration’s recent use of the Defense Production Act (“DPA”) to open a segment of a pipeline off the coast of Santa Barbara signals to our energy clients that the exigencies of the ongoing dispute in the Middle East may affect ongoing operations.

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Employment & Labor Alert – Restrictive Covenants for Oklahoma Employees: Lessons from Griffin v. Stryker on Forum Selection, Choice of Law, and § 219A Compliance

The recent Griffin/Stryker litigation shows that for multi state employers, outcomes may turn not only on what a restrictive covenant says, but also on forum selection, governing law, and the employer’s ability to prove protectable interests and irreparable harm early.

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Litigation Alert – When ‘Ask AI’ Becomes Exhibit A: Privilege, Waiver, and the Discovery Risks of Public AI Platforms

A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York confirms that when clients independently communicate with a public AI platform, those exchanges are not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine.

By |2026-02-24T10:06:24-06:00February 23rd, 2026|Comments Off on Litigation Alert – When ‘Ask AI’ Becomes Exhibit A: Privilege, Waiver, and the Discovery Risks of Public AI Platforms
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