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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.

Consensus Decision Making: How Much Compromise Is Too Much?

January 20, 2026
/ Business Owners & Executives • Entrepreneurship
/ By David Spitulnik

Tags: Business Leadership, Business Management, Culture, Professional Development, Small Business,

In the decision-making process, achieving consensus is hard. Consensus decision-making should include the best of everyone’s input.

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 “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.

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.

Responding to a Data Breach

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

As cybersecurity incidents become a routine part of modern business life, preparation and decision-making are critical to survival.

Negotiating an M&A Deal

Tags: Business Transition and Exit Planning, Buying a Business, M&A, Selling Your Business, Small Business,

Negotiating an M&A deal is a balancing act between risk, timing, control, and certainty.

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.

Building an ISP That Works

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

An Information Security Program (ISP) is the framework through which organizations safeguard their most valuable digital and physical information assets.

Articles tagged: Small Business