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May 27, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
If you manage employees, you have probably used a Performance Improvement Plan at some point, or at least considered one. A PIP can be a constructive tool when an employee is struggling, giving them clear expectations and a defined path forward. But PIPs can also become the centerpiece of a discrimination or retaliation lawsuit if […]
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May 21, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Buying a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a company or individual can make. The purchase price reflects what the seller says the business is worth. Due diligence is the process of verifying whether that’s true. Done thoroughly, it protects buyers from acquiring hidden liabilities, undisclosed problems, and inflated valuations. Done poorly, […]
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May 19, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Eli Lilly’s appeal of a $220 million-plus judgment in one of the more closely watched False Claims Act cases in recent years. The decision is an important win for whistleblowers, though it does not fully resolve the constitutional questions swirling around the False Claims […]
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May 13, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes
A Florida federal judge’s recent sanctions order in a First Amendment retaliation case is sending a message to government employers and their attorneys across the state: dishonesty in litigation has consequences. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker in the Northern District of Florida, arose from a former state employee’s wrongful termination […]
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May 08, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
The legal landscape for federal contractors just shifted again. On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed a new Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” escalating the administration’s campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in a way that carries serious financial and legal consequences for companies that do business with the federal […]
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April 29, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]
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April 22, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Two jury verdicts from January 2026 offer a sobering preview of what is at stake when employers mishandle workplace complaints. In one case, a jury in the Northern District of Georgia awarded an employee $5.5 million in a sexual harassment and retaliation case. In another case, a Utah jury awarded a former HR worker more […]
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April 15, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Noncompete agreements are under siege across the country, and Washington State just became the latest state to ban them almost entirely. On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 into law. When it takes effect on June 30, 2027, nearly all noncompetition covenants in Washington will be void and […]
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April 09, 2026 | Posted By: Emma Doull
Summer hiring season is almost here, and for hotels, restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, that means one thing beyond staffing headaches: making sure your wage and hour practices are airtight before the first seasonal employee clocks in. Tip credit rules, in particular, have been shifting at the federal, state, and local levels, and getting […]
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April 01, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
It’s a common assumption. A coworker harasses you, so the coworker is the problem. The company is just where it happened. That’s not how the law works, and understanding the difference matters a lot if you’re trying to figure out what options you actually have. Employers carry real legal responsibility for what happens in their […]
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March 26, 2026 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Hiring a business attorney is an investment. Like any investment, the return depends on how thoughtfully you approach it. Business owners who understand how to engage with legal counsel get more value and avoid common frustrations. Our friends at Ghassemian Law Group discuss practical strategies for making your attorney relationship more productive and cost-effective. A […]
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March 25, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes
The federal government’s escalating conflict with the artificial intelligence (“AI”) company Anthropic has captured headlines, but its implications reach far beyond the tech industry. If your business holds a government contract, subcontracts under one, or is considering entering the federal marketplace, this dispute carries lessons you cannot afford to ignore. Here is what happened, what […]
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