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Why America should reject overwork culture

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China’s 996 model — 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week — was sold as a path to speed, discipline, and dominance. In reality, it became a case study in how overwork corrodes the very foundation of business success.

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AI contracting pitfalls in-house counsel can’t afford to miss

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Imagine rolling out a generative AI chatbot for your customer service platform to improve response times and efficiency and to lower costs. While it appears promising for a while, it all grinds to a halt when the chatbot recommends illegal return policies or offers inaccurate safety advice on regulated products or even misrepresents the company’s obligations.

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EEOC sues auto parts maker for sex, disability, and age discrimination

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed suit against an auto parts manufacturer, asserting that it violated federal law when it refused to allow an older, female worker with a disability to re-enter its apprenticeship program.

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Pros and cons of arbitration clauses in construction contracts

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Mandatory arbitration clauses are increasingly common in construction contracts. Arbitration, sometimes referred to as “trial-light,” is a judicial process where an arbitrator (usually a lawyer or a former judge) receives evidence, hears from witnesses, and makes a binding decision resolving the dispute.

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Survey: Manufacturers show resilience but face ongoing challenges

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North American manufacturers are demonstrating resilience in the face of economic uncertainty, though significant challenges remain, according to a 2025 manufacturing benchmarking study released by Wipfli, a consulting and accounting firm.

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The people paradox: why ‘soft’ skills deliver hardest numbers

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The very thing leaders wish away is the same thing that makes an operation exceptional. Invite it in. Give it direction. And suddenly, the breeze you crave isn’t because the people part vanished; it’s because it finally has a path to follow.

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