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26 11, 2021

Exciting advances in IP theft investigations can protect you, your clients

By John J. Carney and Kevin V. Blum|2021-11-19T08:46:16-05:00November 26th, 2021|Business, Law|

One of the biggest challenges during an IP theft investigation is narrowing down the vast amount of document, email and message evidence residing on computers, phones and online cloud accounts. Focusing on relevant evidence artifacts is critical to ensure the investigation moves forward smoothly. Determining where documents were saved and identifying with whom they were shared are important tasks to build your case and prove intent.

26 11, 2021

Survey: Inflation, supply-chain shortages impacting small businesses

By David Winzelberg|2021-11-24T12:54:25-05:00November 26th, 2021|Business|

Small businesses are struggling with rising costs and supply-chain shortages, according to a new survey. The report from business.org found that 89 percent of small business owners surveyed have increased their prices to counter [...]

22 11, 2021

Vaccine mandates: HIPAA privacy misconceptions, FAQs

By Tommy Santora|2021-11-23T10:18:26-05:00November 22nd, 2021|Business, Employment|

Privacy rules associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are at the top of mind 10 years later in the workplace. Employers are in a state of flux in the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to enforce vaccine mandates in the workplace and wondering whether it's legal to ask employees if they’re vaccinated.

21 11, 2021

Examining retention strategies during ‘Great Resignation’

By Karen Natzel|2021-11-16T16:26:25-05:00November 21st, 2021|Business, Employment|

Understandably, many employers are struggling with how to address the retention issue. Business leaders are churning over which strategies might preserve their teams. Rather than grasping, handwringing or lamenting, consider this workforce shift a necessary disruption to building a stronger, healthier culture. Think of it as an opportunity to deepen your understanding of team members and your connection to them.

19 11, 2021

Bankruptcies down nearly 30 percent, could bounce back in 2022

By Chloe Murdock|2021-11-15T09:05:45-05:00November 19th, 2021|Business, Law|

Bankruptcies in the last year have decreased by nearly 30 percent according to a U.S. courts report. It follows a trend that began after March 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns. “A steady decline in filings has [...]

19 11, 2021

How to respond to sudden rise in religious accommodation requests

By Sean Ray|2021-11-15T09:02:29-05:00November 19th, 2021|Business, COVID-19, Employment, Law|

There has been substantial discussion about religious accommodations over the past few months, largely stemming from vaccine mandates issued by government entities and private employers. This is largely unchartered territory for many employers that likely have not had to address a request for religious accommodation before.

15 11, 2021

4 reasons to invest in cybersecurity insurance for your small business

By Keylen Villagrana|2021-11-08T17:06:14-05:00November 15th, 2021|Business|

If you’re considering cyber insurance for your company, or maybe you just want to learn what it is, Better Business Bureau outlines the protections it offers and insight for finding a trustworthy policy

15 11, 2021

Making (some) sense for construction contractors of evolving vaccine mandates

By Stephanie Holmberg and Jean Black|2021-11-15T08:58:10-05:00November 15th, 2021|Business, COVID-19, Employment, Law|

For the unaided construction contractor, navigation of changing vaccine mandates can be daunting, and it is no wonder there continues to be confusion about these mandates’ effects.

15 11, 2021

Q&A: Federal vaccine mandate for large companies

By Lance Traweek|2021-11-15T08:44:02-05:00November 15th, 2021|Business, COVID-19, Employment, Law|

While a federal mandate for large companies to require COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly testing plays out in court, there are things employers can do to be prepared, according to Greg Rouchell, partner and employment team leader at New Orleans-based Adams and Reese.

14 11, 2021

Supply & demand: A shortage of auto parts is frustrating dealers, mechanics and customers

By Thomas A. Barstow|2021-11-23T10:18:13-05:00November 14th, 2021|Business, COVID-19|

In an Oct. 16 article, the business-oriented Bloomberg News reported that auto-parts and repair businesses create a $300 billion industry that is “facing widespread operational challenges.”