Financial Poise

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 “Bermuda Triangle” and the Growing Risk in the Insurance Markets

January 15, 2026
/ Investing • Investors
/ By Paul Brown and Gary Chodes and Timothy Keane

Tags: Alternative Assets, Business Finance, Business Strategy, Private Equity, Regulations,

The influx of private equity into the U.S. life insurance and annuity market has altered what has traditionally been viewed as the safe and secure sector of the financial marketplace.

Here Are the Five Top Security Threats from 2025

Tags: Business Operations, Business Strategy, Cybersecurity, Risk Management and Risk Analysis, Small Business,

As we begin the new year, looking back on the five top security threats of 2025 may help inform strategy and budgeting for 2026.

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.

Building Thought Leadership That Drives Business

December 22, 2025
/ Business Culture • Business Owners & Executives
/ By The Financial Poise Editors

Tags: Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionals, Small Business, Start-Ups & Entrepreneurship,

When done correctly, thought leadership turns experience into credibility, and credibility into real business development.

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.

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.

Making It Rain

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Strategy, Professional Development, Professionals, Small Business,

The accelerant in building a thriving practice is ‘rainmaking,’ which is the ability to attract clients, build influence, and generate long-term business.

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.

Articles tagged: Business Strategy