When an employer and an employee are at odds with each other, it can cause significant stress and distraction and hurt the company’s bottom line. Sometimes there are legitimate reasons for employee complaints. Other times they are not. It is critical to identify the...
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What is the Internet of Behaviors (IoB)?
Not long ago, we started hearing the simultaneously vague and specific-sounding term "Internet of Things" or IoT. This term means to describe the internet-connected smart-gadgets that can support our lives is now joined by another term that means one thing but seems...
Do I qualify for micro-entity status?
Creating something and getting it ready for a patent is an exciting time. While you may have visions of a bursting business to go with your successful patent, just making progress can be very satisfying. If this is one of your first ideas for a parent, the process can...
Do I need a prototype to apply for a patent?
The innovation process is exciting. Sometimes it starts as a brainstorming session, and sometimes it starts as a sketch. Other times it may begin with a dream or a moment of imagining a better way to do something familiar. As you work through developing your idea, you...
What would a national AI infrastructure mean?
Over the last century, the United States has competed with other countries to have the latest innovation to secure a place at the top. There have been races to have the newest weapons and to be the first to space. There is still no limit to the areas where the United...
Avoiding discrimination of employees with disabilities
Navigating fair treatment of employees with disabilities can be challenging. Of course, you want to provide a safe and fair place for your employees. Still, you also need a certain amount of productivity for your business. Discrimination claims can be expensive and...
When do biometrics fail?
Biometric security used to be something we saw in movies and dismissed as something for the distant future. Biometrics is no longer exclusive to spy movie bunkers; they are in everyday devices like cell phones. Security features based on unique characteristics seem...
Should I “friend” employees on social media?
Often, employers want employees to have the impression that they care about them. Caring for employees can come in degrees for different workplaces and bosses. You may think that the easiest way to show your employees that you care is by following them or “friending”...
Helping employees make harassment and discrimination claims
One issue that will get your business more negative attention than you can handle is a harassment or discrimination claim gone wrong. An employee who starts upset but needing to talk can quickly turn into a big issue for your company. As much as you may wish you could...
When could frustration of purpose apply to my contract?
Not every contract sees completion. In some cases, you and the other party may agree to modify your terms or that the contract is no longer in your mutual interest. In other situations, parties disagree about the possibility of completing the contract, and there is a...
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