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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.

The Civil Courts: When Your ‘Confidential Business Information’ Isn’t So Secret

December 9, 2025
/ Entrepreneurship
/ By Adam N. Hirsch

Tags: Business Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation,

In a civil court case, your confidential business information is only as confidential as the judge allows.

When Patent Validity Moves to Two Courts

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

Litigants navigating federal district courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) must approach them as two parts of a unified strategy.

Understanding Executive Protection Coverage

Tags: Business Law, Business Strategy, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

Understanding the advantages of executive protection coverage can prevent disasters from crippling a business and its leadership.

Executive Compensation Today

November 26, 2025
/ Business Culture • Business Owners & Executives
/ By Amy Cai

Tags: Business Law, Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Fiduciary Duties & Corporate Governance, Professionals,

Companies must design compensation frameworks that are competitive, regulation compliant, and aligned with sustainable performance.

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