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What Attorneys Can Learn from History’s Largest Data Breach

By William F. McDevitt, Esq. of Wilson Elser On April 3, 2016, the public learned that millions of client documents from the Panamanian law firm and corporate services provider Mossack Fonseca &

What’s Covered and How Much Does It Cost?

Joseph L. Petrelli, ACAS, ASA, MAAA, FCA, President, Demotech, Inc. When providing insurance quotations from several markets for an existing insured or a potential new client “What’s c

When Cyber Claims Arise, Don’t Overlook Traditional Insurance Coverage

By Joshua Gold, Esq. of Anderson Kill P.C. A decision handed down by the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals this week highlights that traditional insurance policies still provide valuable insuran

Wrongfully Reviewed?  Risks of Performance Review Process

By Seth L. Laver, Esq, Jessica L. Wuebker, Esq. and Stacey Pitcher, Esq. of Goldberg Segalla Performance reviews are a necessary step in the path to ensuring a team of productive employees.  How

When Less Is More: The Pitfalls Of Saying Too Much In Professional Contracts

By Eric Cheng, Esq. of Wilson Elser Design and other professionals often incorporate their practices in an effort to avoid individual liability. They also add well-crafted limitations of liability

When an Exception to the “Mold Exclusion” Exposes Carriers to More Than Just Fungi or Bacteria

When an Exception to the “Mold Exclusion” Exposes Carriers to More Than Just Fungi or Bacteria By Eric G. Cheng, Esq. of Wilson Elser The recent New York City outbreak of Legionnaires

Wearables, Wellness and Privacy

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Esq. of Jackson Lewis P. C.   Bloomberg BNA (subscription) recently reported that this fall the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) will be issuing a re

Will Your Cyber/Breach Insurance Be There When You Need It?

By Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Esq. of Jackson Lewis P.C.   The answer to this question may depend on the actions that the insured takes when it applies for coverage and during the period the

What the Supreme Court's Decision on Affordable Care Act Subsidies Means for Employers

By Joy M. Napier-Joyce, Esq. , Melissa Ostrower, Esq. and Monique Warren, Esq. of Jackson Lewis P.C.   The Internal Revenue Service was authorized to issue regulations extendi

WORK ETHIC FORECASTING: Pre-Employment Tests, Child Labor, & More

By Michael Mercer, Ph.D.   Amazingly, pre-employment tests, child labor, certain job interview questions and more help managers forecast if a job applicant possesses a terrific work eth

When the Smoke Clears, Can Marijuana Be Considered Reasonable and Necessary Medical Treatment? Lessons from New Mexico

By Jammie N. Jackson, Esq. of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C   Key Points: Medical marijuana may be deemed reasonable and necessary medical

What Constitutes Harassment? Impact of New Law

By Seth L. Laver,Esq., Dove Burns, Esq. and Michael F. Lettiero, Esq. of Goldberg Segalla   Retaliation and harassment are the most commonly filed employment law claims nationwide. Afte

Winter Weather

By Tressi L. Cordaro Esq. of Jackson Lewis P.C.   Stepping outside this week is a biting reminder that winter has arrived. OSHA has updated its website with information about winter hazard

What's Next for the Affordable Care Act…Information Reporting

By Melissa Ostrower. Esq. and Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Esq. of Jackson Lewis P.C. Employers with a calendar year health plan who have completed open enrollment and tackled many of the significant compli

What Makes Employees Happy & Engaged At Work? Insights from Pre-Employment Tests into Employee Happiness, Engagement, & Organizational Culture

By Michael Mercer, Ph.D.     When managers ask me “What makes employees happy or engaged at work?,” they find it useful to hear actual research I did using pre-employment t

Where Suicide Is Caused by Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Illinois Now Recognizes Ensuing Actions for Wrongful Death and Survival

By Melissa A. Murphy-Petros, Esq. of Wilson Elser Moskwitz Edelsman & Dicker LLP    The Illinois Appellate Court has held, as a matter of first impression in the state, that wher

What You Need to Know About Political Risk Coverage

By Mark Garbowski, Esq. of Anderson Kill P.C.   Recent economic crises and political upheavals have intensified the risks connected with engaging in international trade and in

Why Do Smart People Risk Millions By Failing To Report Claims and Potential Claims Timely To Their Insurers?

By Christopher Graham, Esq. and Joseph Kelly, Esq. of Jones Lemon & Graham LLP   Introduction: We read lots of cases about professional liability and D&O insurance. We’ve handle

When Non-Compete Agreement is Added to an Existing Employment Relationship, the Employee Must Receive a Corresponding Benefit or a Change in Status

By Thomas Paschos, Esq. of Thomas Paschos & Associates, P.C   In Socko v. Mid-Atlantic, 2014 Pa. Super. LEXIS 702 (May 13, 2014), Mid-Atlantic, which is in the business of basement

What You Should Know About A Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP)

By Barbara Donnar, CEO of Supportive Insurance Services   When speaking with our clients regarding insurance licensing, we find there is confusion regarding a Designated Responsible Licensed Prod

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