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The US Job Market Is Giving Us Whiplash

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 11, 2026

The US job market delivered a surprisingly strong August. Employers added far more jobs than economists expected. Is the labor market booming?

The Roles, Structures, and Duties of a Board of Directors

By Jeremy Waitzman • September 10, 2026

There are certain ideas in business that take on an air of mythology. The boardroom is one of them. Conversations surrounding boards of directors aren’t always productive or useful. From the TV show Succession to drama-laden news headlines, board construction…

Meta Wants Its Rivals to Follow Its New Teen Safety Rules

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 10, 2026

Fresh from its settlement over alleged harm to young social media users, Meta is now turning up the pressure on its biggest rivals.

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Google May Have Lost Its Ad Tech Monopoly Case, But Big Tech Ultimately Won.

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 9, 2026
Google was found to have illegally monopolized online ad tech. A federal judge ruled Google won't have to break up its ad tech business.

What Makes Your Business Yours? Protecting Trade Secrets in the Digital Age

By Fritz Ronald P. Amparado • September 8, 2026
EDITOR'S NOTE: Most businesses think of their value in terms of what’s visible-- revenue, headcount, products on shelves. But some of the most important assets a company owns never show…

Profitable on Paper, Short on Cash: Why Working Capital Can Make or Break a Business

By Fritz Ronald P. Amparado • September 7, 2026
EDITOR'S NOTE: Profit and cash are not the same thing. A company can report strong earnings, carry substantial assets on its balance sheet, and still struggle to make payroll or…

Corporate Profits Are Booming. Can the Good Times Last?

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 4, 2026
Corporate America is having a very good year. S&P 500 earnings per share jumped 53% in Q2 from a year earlier, while sales rose nearly 16%, according to LSEG data.

Retirement Plan Options for Businesses with a Mix of W-2 Employees and 1099 Contractors

By Donnell Stidhum • September 3, 2026
So, you own a business with W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, but it's your side gig. You spend time on it, though you don't pay yourself. Now you want to…

Why Are Bond Yields Surging Around the World?

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 2, 2026
Global government bond yields are at their highest level since 2008 because investors are selling them. A Bloomberg gauge climbed to 3.72%

Older Workers Are More Optimistic About AI Than Gen Z

By The Financial Poise Editors • September 1, 2026
Younger workers may use AI more, but they're also more worried about what it means for their careers. Nearly half of Gen X workers spoke positively

Diluted, Then Discarded: A Reverse Merger Pattern That Keeps Repeating in the Microcap Market

By Matthew Miller • September 1, 2026
Editor's Note: Three small public companies-- Siyata Mobile, Signing Day Sports, and MGO Global-- followed the same arc. Each raised round after round from ordinary investors, diluted existing shareholders through…

When the Workplace Becomes the Investigation

By Fritz Ronald P. Amparado • August 31, 2026
A practical guide to deciding who should investigate, what facts matter, and what to do once the answers are in. EDITOR'S NOTE: A workplace complaint rarely arrives at a convenient…

“Ghost Job” Ads Are So Bad, Lawmakers Want to Bust Them

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 28, 2026
You spend hours polishing résumé for perfect job post that don’t exist. “Ghost jobs” are roles companies advertise despite no intention of filling, lawmakers starting to intervene.

The Definition of “Small Business” May Be About to Get a Lot Bigger

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 27, 2026
The Small Business Administration is proposing a major expansion of what counts as a "small business," potentially allowing companies with $1 billion in revenue to qualify.

The Treasury is Trying to Calm the Bond Market. Is It Working?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 26, 2026
Treasury is trying to win back investors. Bessent has pledged to increase purchases of long-term Treasuries. But investors aren’t sold.

Are US Treasuries Losing Their Safe-Haven Status?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 25, 2026
US federal debt hit $40 trillion last week. As that debt continues to grow, investors no longer see US Treasuries as quite the safe haven they once were.

The 2026 Direct-Listing Trap

By Matthew Miller • August 24, 2026
How a low-friction path onto Nasdaq is handing retail investors 50%-plus first-day losses — and why no one is naming the pattern Editor’s Note: In the first eight months of…

Lateral Partner Moves: What Lawyers Need to Know Before Changing Firms

By Fritz Ronald P. Amparado • August 22, 2026
A practical guide to LPQs, portable business, partnership agreements, fiduciary duties, and negotiating a lateral move without creating avoidable problems. The lateral partner market continues to be robust, and it…

How Business Can Mislead Us with Attractive Statistics

Lying With Statistics: When Good Numbers Tell a Misleading Business Story

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • August 20, 2026
Here’s how businesses use averages, comparisons, surveys, and other statistics to make accurate numbers tell a misleading story.

The Stock Market Looks Calm. Investors Are Anything But.

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 20, 2026
Stocks look calm as earnings season winds down, but options trading shows investors swinging between fear of a selloff and fear of missing out.

Investors Are Sitting on Cash. Wealth Managers Want it Moving.

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 18, 2026
Individual investors are sitting on more than $3 trillion in retail money-market funds-- nearly a record high, according to the Investment Company Institute.

Gen Z Is Betting Money It Used to Invest

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 17, 2026
Some pretty surprising stats came from a recent Betterment survey.

Are Target-Date Funds Playing It Too Safe?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 17, 2026
Target-date funds are a cornerstone of American retirement investing. But as Americans live longer, some experts are questioning whether these funds become too conservative too soon.

Tax Strategies for the Rich Are Going Mainstream. But Do They Work for Everyone?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 16, 2026
Stock trading and alternative assets have gone mainstream. Now, so too have the tax strategies once reserved for hedge funds and ultrawealthy families.

Having an AI Story Is No Longer Enough to Impress Investors

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 15, 2026
Investors are increasingly rewarding companies that can show tangible results from their AI investments, and punishing those that can’t.

Can You Actually Get AI Out of Your Portfolio?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 14, 2026
Want less AI in your portfolio? It may be harder than you think.

What Can Situational Awareness’s Collapse Teach Investors?

By The Financial Poise Editors • August 14, 2026
The fall of Situational Awareness was the talk of Wall Street last month after losing billions in days. Its founder was once hailed as an 'AI prodigy'.

Is Investing in a Franchise Worth It? A Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • August 6, 2026
Franchises are often promoted as a safer way to own a business, but success can vary widely. Learn to spot 7 key warning signs hidden in the Franchise Disclosure Document…

Relying on AI To Screen Job Seekers? You Could Be Risking Damage to Your Brand

By Paul Brown • July 31, 2026
Companies that handle candidates with a human touch are building trust, strengthening their reputation, and creating advocates for their brand.

The USPTO Ends Foreign Pro Se Patent Prosecution

By Adam Baker • July 29, 2026
Any applicant or patent owner domiciled outside the U.S. will need a registered patent practitioner to file and respond to the USPTO.

EEOC Moves to End Demographic Reporting—But Employers Should Not Change Course Yet

By Guy Brenner and Laura M. Fant • July 24, 2026
The EEOC has taken a significant step toward dismantling one of the federal government’s longest standing employment reporting requirements.

When Should a Prenup Be Revisited? Lessons From Litigation

By Julia Rodgers, Esq. • July 22, 2026
Periodic reviews and full compliance with prenup terms can help couples avoid expensive litigation and ensure their prenup remains intact.

Unintentional Delay: USPTO Shortens Threshold for Additional Information Requirement

By Kelsey Wun • July 17, 2026
In June the USPTO revised its practice of requiring additional information for certain petitions based on unintentional delay.

Can Hit Songs Make Good Investments? A Primer on Music Royalties

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • July 16, 2026
Can a hit song generate income for decades? Investors think so. Here's how music royalties work, what the risks are, and how to value a music catalog.

Quantum Is Coming – Is Your Data Ready? What the New Quantum Executive Orders Mean for Your Business

By Natasha Allen and Peter Z. Stockburger and Kamyar Maserrat • July 13, 2026
In June, the President signed two Executive Orders on quantum technology, representing the most significant federal action on quantum technology in years.

Establishing a Foundation for Successful Negotiations in Mediation

By Michele Schechter • July 9, 2026
The strongest mediation outcomes are usually achieved by evaluating risks, selecting the right mediator, and preparing realistic settlement objectives.

Scaling the Bench: Financial Planning for Business Growth

By Chelsea M. Williams • July 9, 2026
The businesses that scale without gutting their profits are the ones with the best financial visibility.

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How to Get Buy-In for Your Next Big Idea

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • July 9, 2026
Having a great idea is only half the battle. Learn the practical strategies to help you build your case-- before you even present your proposal.

Unlocking the Value of Intellectual Property Assets

By The Financial Poise Editors • July 8, 2026
Intellectual property (IP) including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, offers businesses flexibility that few other assets can match.

Should HR Investigations Be Recorded? Privilege Risks in the Age of Teams and Zoom

By Jeffrey S. Kopp • July 7, 2026
In most cases, organizations should treat ‘no recording’ as the default rule when privilege and litigation exposure are in play.

Are Luxury Watches Actually A Good Investment?

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • July 2, 2026
Luxury watches can preserve wealth, but most aren't good investments. Here's how to differentiate between collectible hype and financial reality.

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Mixing Exempt and Non-Exempt Work? Here’s What Employers Need to Know

By Stephanie Goldfeld and Jennifer M. Trulock • June 29, 2026
Exempt status depends on the overall character of an employee’s job — not whether they occasionally perform non-exempt work.

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Why Your Organization’s Culture May Be Stifling Creativity

By Amy Cai and Jonathan Friedland • June 25, 2026
Nearly every company values innovation, but few create the conditions for creativity to thrive. Here’s why organizational culture is the biggest barrier to innovation, and how leaders can change it.

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