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Performance improvement plans can be useful tools for addressing workplace conduct concerns — as long as they remain focused on counseling and correction rather than punishment.

In her latest HR Laws article, Partner Jill Chasson examined new court guidance addressing how employers can reduce discrimination-related risks when implementing PIPs.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/jill-chasson-breaks-down-new-court-guidance-on-pips-adverse-employment-actions-in-hr-laws/

Ben Runkle and Melissa Soliz shared timely insights with the State Bar of Arizona on the fast-moving regulatory developments that will impact health care organizations and attorneys in 2026 and beyond.

Their in-depth presentation addressed key compliance, contracting, governance, operational, and litigation risks — spanning everything from public health policy shifts, interoperability, and AI to Medicaid and AHCCCS considerations.

https://www.cblawyers.com/ben-runkle-mel-soliz-present-state-bar-health-care-law-update-to-arizona-attorneys/

Partner Mel Soliz has been selected to serve on the Carequality Advisory Council, a national body guiding the future of health data exchange.

Her appointment reflects deep experience in interoperability, privacy, and the HINs and HIEs shaping how information moves across the health care landscape.

Read more: https://www.cblawyers.com/mel-soliz-appointed-to-carequality-advisory-council-furthering-impact-across-nationwide-interoperability-efforts/