Jeffrey Forbes
Jeffrey Forbes is a blog contributor specializing in risk, legislation, regulations, and casualty topics for ECBM Insurance Brokers and Consultants. He uses his years of experience as a lawyer in Denver, Colorado to provide in-depth analysis of issues faced by our clients and other business owners. To follow Jeffrey's monthly contributions to our blog, be sure to sign up for our newsletter The ECBM Edge.
Recent Posts
Common Questions About Director & Officer Policies
When people think of Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, they often think of massive, publicly traded multinational corporations and shareholder derivative lawsuits that allege ... READ MORE
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Businesses Should Be Realistic With Non-Compete Clauses
Employment contracts can represent a large area of potential risk for modern businesses. Many companies are used to thinking of their employment practices as an area where lack of diligence ... READ MORE
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Insurance Coverage and Training Needed to Prevent Scams
Social engineering attacks continue to represent a significant attack vector on U.S. businesses. The frequency and cost of these attacks keep increasing. Businesses need to protect ... READ MORE
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Browning-Ferris Goes To The Golden Arches
Issues of joint employment responsibility continue to make headlines across the United States. Controversy has reigned ever since the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in ... READ MORE
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How Policy Exclusions Are An Expensive Oversight
In claims handling and litigation, a little creativity with definitions can help advance a case forward. Occasionally, though, that creativity gets pushed a little too far. Fireman’s Fund ... READ MORE
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FSMA And The Complex Costs Of Food Contamination
Food safety issues remain a major risk for shippers, carriers, and receivers involved in the transportation of food within the United States. The Food and Drug Administration, acting under ... READ MORE
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August 2018 Joint Employer Status Update
Ever since August 27, 2015, employers that use staffing agencies, employ subcontractors or have franchisees have faced significant uncertainty over the extent to which they constitute ... READ MORE
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Available Insurance Coverage For Social Engineering Scams
Social engineering scams continue to see reported increases in the number of claims filed and the damages suffered. These scams, also known as “The President’s Letter”, involve clever ... READ MORE
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Best Interest Rules In Fiduciary Responsibility Introduced By SEC
Many regulations put into place during the past few years have faced the potential for roll-backs under the current administration. This holds especially true for some controversial rules ... READ MORE
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