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What Employers Should Know and Do When an Employee Dies

February 18, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By John D. Arendshorst and Charles M. Russman and Rebecca K. Wrock and Carolyn M. H. Sullivan and Kristy L. De Vos

Tags: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Law, Employment & Labor Dynamics, HR,

An effective response to the death of an employee combines empathy with a process grounded in applicable statutes, plan documents, and regulatory requirements.

Transitioning Remote Employees Back to the Office: 7 Key Insights for Global Employers

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

Understanding international employment law can help ensure a smooth and legally compliant return to the office.

Tax Stuff You Should Know-Captive Insurance: When the IRS Comes Knocking [Podcast]

February 11, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Robert R. Pluth Jr. and Evgeny Magidenko

Tags: Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Business Finance, Business Law,

This latest episode unpacks the CFM Insurance decision, spotlighting the complexities of captive insurance arrangements and the IRS scrutiny of them.

Best Practices Regarding Technology in the Modern Law Firm

February 9, 2026
/ Legal
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Law, Professional Development, Technology,

While the ethical rules governing lawyers were not originally written with modern technology in mind, those rules apply just the same.

Divorce as a Business Risk: Why GCs and CFOs Should Pay Attention

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Family Dynamics, Risk Management and Risk Analysis,

Personal divorce can present a business risk, depending on the structure of the company and the individual affected by the divorce.

Trade Secret Claims Require Describing the Secret, Not the Software

February 4, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives
/ By Luke Bickel

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

The US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit issued a decision clarifying the specificity required to claim trade secret protection for software.

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.

Articles tagged: Business Law