California continues to be one of the most active states when it comes to employment law. For 2026, several new and revised employment regulations are beginning to affect how employers manage compensation, workplace policies, and compliance obligations. For companies with employees in California or businesses operating across multiple states, these...
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business operations. Many companies now use AI tools to draft contracts, review agreements, flag risks, and speed up negotiations. While these tools can save time and reduce costs, they also raise important legal and operational considerations. Understanding how AI fits into contract...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have become part of how many companies build workplace culture, attract talent, and support employee engagement. These initiatives are often created with good intentions and long-term goals in mind. Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has signaled increased scrutiny of how certain DEI programs...
Online counterfeiting has quietly become one of the most serious risks for businesses that sell products online. For e-commerce brands, retail companies, manufacturers, and even restaurants selling branded merchandise, counterfeit sellers can appear overnight. They copy logos, product photos, packaging, and brand names, often confusing customers and damaging trust. Beyond...
In one of the largest data breaches to date, the cybercriminal group USDoD targeted National Public Data ("NPD"), a background check provider and data broker. The breach compromised an estimated 2.9 billion records containing personal information such as social security numbers, addresses, and details about relatives spanning over two decades....
We were lucky to catch up with Pete Potente recently and have shared our conversation below. Hi Pete, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to go back in time and hear the story of how you came up with the name of your brand? The name of my firm...
Trucking is ever-evolving, driven by technology and consumer demands, while facing ongoing challenges in fleet management, efficiency and safety. Amid these pressures, leaders often neglect a critical risk: non-compliance with federal registration regulations. Registrations look different in every state This is a source of confusion for many trucking company owners...
Time is the most precious asset you have and also the most precious gift you can give someone. A simple smile, hello, just your voice — giving this to someone else can make their day. It’s also important to remember it when you are the recipient of such treatment. When...
When a business is just starting out, the startup phase is the time for entrepreneurs to find their footing in the market. In addition to identifying a gap and developing products or services to meet the needs of the target audience, operating as a startup allows entrepreneurs to try out...
Owners of the video platform have been ordered to sell or shut down — which would leave creators in the lurch. The clock is ticking on the future of TikTok in the U.S., leaving creators and influencers who make a living on the short-form video platform to consider how...
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. A noncompete is an agreement where one party promises not to engage in conduct that...
“The FTC final rule would eliminate those noncompete agreements, which could possibly lead to some increased movement,” says Lauren Aydinliyim, an assistant professor of strategic management at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. (Image from Shutterstock) The U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 in April to ban noncompete agreements for most American...
