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Some Useful Tips for Avoiding and Addressing Employment Retaliation Claims

Tags: Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Risk Management and Risk Analysis,

Retaliation is one of the most commonly alleged employment-related claims, and can be more challenging to defend than the underlying discrimination claim.

Recruiting and Hiring Without Stepping on Legal Landmines

Tags: Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

The goal in any hiring process is not perfection, but smarter, more defensible hiring practices that protect the business while still attracting talent.

Several State AI Laws Set to Go into Effect in 2026, Despite Federal Government’s Push to Eliminate State-Level AI Regulations

Tags: Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Small Business,

Illinois, Texas, and Colorado are each set to implement laws governing the use of AI in the workforce in 2026.

Understanding TROs and Preliminary Injunctions

January 28, 2026
/ Legal
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Intellectual Property, Litigation,

TROs and preliminary injunctions are powerful, disruptive, and often expensive. Used carefully, they can preserve value and prevent irreversible harm.

Ex Parte PTAB Decisions Rein In Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Rejections

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Small Business,

Recent Federal Circuit decisions have addressed specific OTDP issues, but tension between competing objectives of this doctrine leave many open questions.

The Evolution of Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know for 2026

January 13, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Michael Clarkson and M. Tae Phillips

Tags: Business Law, Business Management, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Small Business,

The legal landscape for workplace drug testing is likely to see some significant changes in 2026. Read more to see what employers can do to be prepared in 2026.

The ADA Accommodation Gap: Why Employers Struggle and How a Better Process Can Help

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Management, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR,

In 2025, employers lost jury trials and faced million-dollar verdicts because they ignored the basics of the interactive process requirements under the ADA.

The “Disparate” Dilemma in Employment Discrimination Litigation [Video]

January 7, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Monica H. Khetarpal and Matthew J. Camardella

Tags: Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

Private lawsuits and other entities bringing disparate impact claims, both in the traditional discrimination and the emerging “illegal DEI” contexts, still pose legal risks.

IP Considerations for Life Sciences Companies

December 23, 2025
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Amy Cai

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Intellectual Property, Risk Management and Risk Analysis,

IP is the lifeblood of many life sciences companies, which makes IP strategy a core component of any successful business strategy.

How Choosing Your Company Legal Structure Affects Business Down the Line

Tags: Business Law, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Governance, Small Business,

LLC? S corp? Pick your company legal structure wisely. The type of business entity you choose affects all facets of your business.

Articles tagged: Business Law