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

#BusinessLeadership #BusinessManagement #Culture #ProfessionalDevelopment #SmallBusiness
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January 20, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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A Chapter 11 plan, if you believe what law schools teach and what most written literature states, is the ultimate goal of every Chapter 11 case.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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This webinar provides lawyers with a foundational understanding of cannabis law, tracing its historical legal landscape from the 1800s to prohibition in the 1930s and the evolution of federalism that enables state-level legalization today.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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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.

#AlternativeAssets #BusinessFinance #BusinessStrategy #PrivateEquity
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January 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Regardless of the uncertain short-term legal outlook for prediction markets and sports betting, one thing is clear: prediction markets are a growing force.

#Culture #Litigation #Regulations #Taxes
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January 14, 2026 at 11:54 PM
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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.

#BusinessLaw #BusinessManagement #Employment&LaborDynamics #HR #SmallBusiness
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January 14, 2026 at 12:58 AM
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In 2025, employers lost jury trials and faced million-dollar verdicts because they ignored the basics of the interactive process requirements under the ADA.

#BusinessLaw #BusinessLeadership #BusinessManagement #Employment&LaborDynamics #HR
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January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
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Recently, NIST released its preliminary draft Cyber AI Profile, intended to provide organizations with guidance on managing risks related to AI tool adoption.

#BusinessLeadership #BusinessOperations #Cybersecurity #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis #Technology
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January 9, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Private lawsuits and other entities bringing disparate impact claims, both in the traditional discrimination and the emerging “illegal DEI” contexts, still pose legal risks.

#BusinessLaw #Employment&LaborDynamics #HR #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis
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January 8, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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As we begin the new year, looking back on the five top security threats of 2025 may help inform strategy and budgeting for 2026.

#BusinessOperations #BusinessStrategy #Cybersecurity #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis #SmallBusiness
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January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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As cybersecurity incidents become a routine part of modern business life, preparation and decision-making are critical to survival.

#BusinessOperations #Cybersecurity #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis #SmallBusiness
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January 5, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Negotiating an M&A deal is a balancing act between risk, timing, control, and certainty.

#BusinessTransitionandExitPlanning #BuyingaBusiness #M&A #SellingYourBusiness #SmallBusiness
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December 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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IP is the lifeblood of many life sciences companies, which makes IP strategy a core component of any successful business strategy.

#BusinessLaw #BusinessStrategy #IntellectualProperty #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis
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December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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When done correctly, thought leadership turns experience into credibility, and credibility into real business development.

#BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #Professionals #SmallBusiness #StartUps&Entrepreneurship
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December 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Buying raw land can be more affordable and flexible than traditional real estate, but raw land real estate is not without its share of risks.

#AlternativeInvestments #GreenInvesting #InvestingStrategy #PersonalFinance/Investing #TangibleAssets
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December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Position your company to obtain funding through VC investments with these steps for creating a financial model for potential investors.

#Borrowing&Lending #BusinessFinance #RaisingCapital #StartUps&Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital
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December 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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LLC? S corp? Pick your company legal structure wisely. The type of business entity you choose affects all facets of your business.

#BusinessLaw #BusinessPlanning #BusinessStrategy #Governance #SmallBusiness
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December 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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An Information Security Program (ISP) is the framework through which organizations safeguard their most valuable digital and physical information assets.

#BusinessOperations #Cybersecurity #HR #RiskManagementandRiskAnalysis #SmallBusiness
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December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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With proper preparation, you can mitigate the damage caused by this unfortunate event and put your business in a position to recover.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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What does it really take to become a top rainmaker in today’s legal world? In Tips from America's Top Rainmakers, moderator Steve Fretzin sits down with a panel of high-performing attorneys who’ve cracked the code on business development.
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December 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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When buying a business, buyers may use any 4 acquisition financing structures: cash purchase, third-party funding, seller financing, and stock swaps.

#BusinessFinance #BusinessTransitionandExitPlanning #BuyingaBusiness #M&A #SellingYourBusiness
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December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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This webinar focuses on the art of negotiating M&A deals, where legal expertise and market knowledge intersect.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Without disciplined planning and detailed execution, even a well-negotiated deal can unravel quickly during the post-closing phase of an M&A transaction.

#BusinessTransitionandExitPlanning #BuyingaBusiness #M&A #SellingYourBusiness #SmallBusiness
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December 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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In a civil court case, your confidential business information is only as confidential as the judge allows.

#BusinessLaw #IntellectualProperty #Litigation
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December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Litigants navigating federal district courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) must approach them as two parts of a unified strategy.

#BusinessLaw #BusinessStrategy #IntellectualProperty #Litigation #SmallBusiness
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December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM