Why Commercialization Readiness Should Come Before Spending Development DollarsThe greatest legal risks in commercialization often arise before anyone uses the word “commercialization.” Long before an innovation or research asset is licensed, transferred, deployed or otherwise commercialized, a startup is formed
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Inside the NLRB: That Employee Group Text Could Create NLRA Liability for Nonunion Employers
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Many nonunion employers do not expect that they may be one ordinary employee group chat away from a potential National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) issue. The common misconception is
FDA Seeks Input on the Future of GenAI-Enabled Medical Device Oversight
On August 18, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Digital Health Center of Excellence, within the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (“CDRH”), released a discussion paper seeking public comment on how the agency should approach generative artificial
Seventh Circuit Opinion in Golat Offers Helpful Primer on Objective Severity Standards for Unlawful Harassment
In Golat v. Skwierawski, a former court reporter for the Wisconsin Circuit Court for Rusk County filed a federal lawsuit alleging, among other claims, that she suffered a hostile work environment based on her sex, in violation of Title
Compliance Program Lessons from the Complete Health Settlement
On August 4, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) on behalf of the Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it had entered into a $14.1M settlement with Complete Health
Allie Krueger Joins Hall Render
Hall Render is pleased to announce that Allie Krueger has joined the firm as a Shareholder.Allie Krueger is an intellectual property attorney who advises life sciences companies, health care organizations and research institutions on IP strategy, patent portfolios and the
U.S.-China Sanctions and Export Controls: Managing Compliance Risks in Cross-Border Trade
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Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert
August 25, 2026
Amundsen Davis International Trade Alert
August 25, 2026
Multinational companies operating across the U.S. and China increasingly face a difficult compliance dilemma: complying with one country’s sanctions, export controls, or other trade restrictions may create legal risk under
What Employers Should Know About Workers' Compensation Mental Health Claims After the Fifth Circuit's Exxon Decision
What Employers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Mental Health Claims After the Fifth Circuit’s Exxon Decision
A recent decision made by the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fifth Circuit found that OSHA lacked congressional authorization to regulate mental health
So… Are We a Marijuana Business Now?
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about the definition of “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill. More than anyone reasonably should, probably.The history is actually pretty interesting though…I promise. Ride with me on this one.Brief HistoryThe 0.3% dry-weight
How to Keep Your Business Clients from Becoming Accidental Creditors
The Truth in Lending Act and the Wisconsin Consumer Act are not just for traditional financial institutions. Amy Bentley explains how Wisconsin lawyers can help local businesses avoid inadvertently triggering consumer credit regulations and potential liability.