For better or worse, in modern society more and more of social and business interaction is conducted through our cell phones. While we may cringe when looking at data about how many times we pick up and look at our phones each day, or how much time we spend on social media, as business people and legal professionals it is important to recognize how this digital interface drives business and the le…
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Generations are defined not only by the time period in which their members were born, but also by the characteristic traits of those members. There are generally five different categories of current generations: (1) the Silent Generation, (2) Baby Boomers, (3) Generation X, (4) Millennials, and (5) Generation Z. Although the boundaries vary, the Silent Generation is typically defined as having bee…
Why There Is a Need for a Wellness Program?
As John Williams Davis, an American politician and lawyer, said, “True, we [lawyers] build no bridges. We raise no towers…. [But] we take up other [people’s] burdens and by our efforts we make possible” a peaceful life in a peaceful state. Many lawyers have substantial responsibilities that often have major consequences for clients. The demands that flow…
Pandemic Impact on Employee Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in December 2019, caused a global health crisis. By July 2022, the number of confirmed cases was over 561 million and the death toll exceeded six (6) million worldwide [i].
Studies continue to show that large employers remain concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term impact on employee well-being, retention, a…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
While the merits of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DE&I”) in the workforce have long been discussed, it was only after the murder of George Floyd and the demand for social justice reform, did DE&I initiatives come to the forefront. However, DE&I is often thought of as a “hot topic.” But the term “hot topic” evokes a certain thought process that th…
Patent Due Diligence Issues
Considering the purchase or substantial investment of a technology-based company? Patent due diligence will be important.
Patent due diligence can encompass a variety of reviews, but typically key purposes of patent due diligence before an investment in a technology-based company (the “target” company) are to check the patents and applications of the target compa…
The conversion from internal combustion engine (“ICE”) vehicles to electromobility is perhaps the most ambitious and largest world-wide public-private sector collaboration not prompted by a world war. It will have an extraordinary impact on the day-to-day mobility of millions of citizens on all continents who are dependent on personal vehicles, as well certain segments of those who rely on public …
Disney’s Bob Iger recently announced that remote staff will be required to return to in-office work four days a week, beginning in March.[i] Last fall, even as Covid-19 cases were still manifesting in rollercoaster peaks and valleys, Tim Cook confirmed Apple’s hybrid work policy would now mandate three days in the office.[ii] Both CEOs insisted that there is no substitute for in-person collabora…
Overview
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), excessive alcohol use was the cause of more than 140,000 deaths each year between 2015-2019, or more than 380 deaths per day.[i] This cost United States citizens more than $259 billion in 2010.[ii] One of the CDC recommendations for addressing these issues is stringent enforcement of regulations govern…
Background
Crimes against persons committed on the premises of retail and hospitality businesses are a major source of litigation in many jurisdictions around the country. Hotels and stores, shopping malls, apartment complexes, restaurants, bars, movie theaters, nightclubs, parking facilities, dormitories and even churches are commonly named as defendants in lawsuits by Plaintiffs followi…