Frequent change is an inevitable part of life, but recently, it feels more frequent and unpredictable than ever. As professionals striving to excel—whether we're licensed professionals, managers, …
Workplace Sustainability
How Ames v. Ohio Changes Discrimination Claims
In June, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) delivered a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, remanding a case alleging sex discrimination for further development of …
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Ten Tips for Working Well with Third Ear Conflict Resolution
Because we have spent a lot of time in court over the years and handle legal actions daily, we sometimes forget that a sizable portion of the population rarely or never deals with lawyers. You might …
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A Message of Hope
Many Americans had great hope for a different outcome of the most recent Presidential election. We hoped the country was ready to elect a Black woman and move us one step farther from our racist and …
How to Respond to a NYS WCB Penalty Notice: A Guide for Employers
DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of the defenses to workers’ compensation penalties for failure to secure mandatory insurance. It is not legal advice. If you require information or …
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How to Honor Juneteenth Despite DEI Bans
Admittedly, I've often felt a bit strange, if not unwelcome, at Juneteenth celebrations. I didn't understand its significance beyond a historical date until this year, when I began researching ways …
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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think
Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …
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Law, Ethics, and Compassion in the Funeral Profession
Like law, the funeral profession serves people in their most vulnerable moments. Loved ones of those who have died rely on the integrity and professionalism of those guiding them through grief …
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Reflections On an Old Workplace Training Video
As I continue my research for my second book, Unsustainable: Why Our Workplaces Aren't Working and What to Do About It, I have been watching some old workplace training videos. Some of them are …
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The Human-AI Alliance: Envisioning Law’s Future
The human-AI alliance brings together human intellect and artificial intelligence (AI), and it is starting a new era for the legal profession. I recently explored this human-AI partnership on Bonnie …
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