Phil Bruce counsels and represents employers exclusively in all aspects of labor and employment law, including matters involving wage and hour law, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, employee handbook policies and procedures, hiring and onboarding procedures, USCIS Form 1-9 immigration compliance, discipline and termination, drug and alcohol testing, medical and disability leave,…| McAfee & Taft
A total of 135 attorneys from McAfee & Taft were selected by their peers for inclusion in the recently released 2026 editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. This year, 96 McAfee & Taft attorneys were named to the 32nd edition of Best Lawyers and another 39 were named to the sixth edition of […]| McAfee & Taft
By Charlie Plumb, McAfee & Taft We’re witnessing more emphasis on immigration enforcement. Increasingly, that emphasis is being felt by employers, with a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on employers’ compliance with immigration requirements, audits of employers’ E-Verify programs are on the rise, and companies should be […]| McAfee & Taft
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By Mike Carr The use of expert testimony in litigation is often a minefield of questionable “expertise” and even more questionable methodology. What was originally intended to allow scientists, engineers and doctors to explain complex situations, procedures or concepts has often turned into much more self-serving ammunition for trial. For example, hiring a roofer, or even […]| McAfee & Taft
Corporate restructurings and name changes are common in the healthcare industry, but failure to comply with state and federal notification requirements, as well as those of private insurance companies, can pose serious risks. In this HealthcareLINC Attorney Q&A, McAfee & Taft corporate lawyer Blaine Brewer reviews what types of business restructurings trigger notification requirements, which […]| McAfee & Taft
By Phil Bruce Responding to discriminatory comments, modifying work duties after a request for disability accommodation, and documenting internal business reorganizations are part of a manager’s job. But if handled incorrectly or inconsistently, they can also be evidence of discrimination or retaliation. Indeed, how a manager handled those situations was…| McAfee & Taft
Artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language models and similar technologies (“AI”) are quickly becoming a mainstay of business software. There is no doubt that AI has endless possibilities as it provides the ability to process vast amounts of data to learn and automate various processes. Generative AI only takes this potential further, allowing […]| McAfee & Taft
McAfee & Taft shareholder Scott McCreary was interviewed for a National Business Aviation Association article titled “Business Aviation Makes Progress on Security” about new steps the Federal Aviation Administration is taking to protect certain owner information and make progress toward addressing security concerns. Effective March 28, owners may withhold personally identifiable information (PII) such as […]| McAfee & Taft
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Healthcare is one of the most rapidly changing, highly regulated fields of law. Our nation’s aging population, combined with expanding treatment modalities, exerts ever-increasing pressure on public and private sources of financing for healthcare services. The government regulates healthcare products and services in an effort to control costs and improve…| McAfee & Taft
As Chief Marketing Officer, Robin Croninger is responsible for leading the firm's strategic marketing, branding, communications and research initiatives and overseeing its business development efforts. She is also an editor for McAfee & Taft's EmployerLINC, a website dedicated to employers and human resources professionals, featuring news, analysis and commentary by…| McAfee & Taft
Patricia Rogers is a healthcare lawyer whose practice is concentrated in the areas of federal and state administrative and regulatory compliance, healthcare transactions, and business consulting. Her experience includes Medicare fraud and abuse and Stark compliance and analysis; advising healthcare providers and business associates on HIPAA privacy, security and breach…| McAfee & Taft
Brad Neese brings more than 30 years of diverse experience in the communications, publishing, advertising and creative services industries to his role as Creative Director. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of McAfee & Taft’s strategic communications, branding, and business development initiatives. He manages the production, direction and editing…| McAfee & Taft
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing how people and companies work. These AI-powered systems are transforming the documentation-intensive healthcare industry, including the use of ambient listening devices, or virtual scribes, to aid with documentation and AI-driven functions related to provider-patient interactions. From outpatient visits to hospital rooms and emergency departments, AI is…| McAfee & Taft
By Lake Moore Many employers implement wellness programs into their employee health plan offering. Wellness programs have varying designs but commonly offer premium discounts to participants who are tobacco-free or achieve certain biometric thresholds encouraging healthy living (LDL cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, BMI). Non-compliant programs have become a frequent target…| McAfee & Taft
McAfee & Taft received top marks in the 2025 edition of the exclusive Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the ranked categories of Corporate/Commercial, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Healthcare, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Real Estate, and Tax in Oklahoma. For the second consecutive year,…| McAfee & Taft
