Jeffrey Forbes
Recent Posts
Lawsuits: Adding To The Costs Of Data Breach & Cyber Claims
Class action lawsuits present numerous challenges for both defendants and harmed parties. The costs of such lawsuits and the situations in which lead plaintiffs bring them often mean the ... READ MORE
More Court Decisions & Actions On Fiduciary Responsibility
On March 15, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dealt Obama era regulations their most recent defeat. In the wake of numerous other overturned rules by ... READ MORE
Contracts And Additional Insured Status [Understand Your Risk]
Contracts in some industries, especially construction, often require an additional insured endorsement as part of the contract’s insurance requirements. This normally takes the form of the ... READ MORE
Higher Education The Focus Of Fiduciary Risk Litigation
In 2016, the same law firm started twelve different lawsuits against twelve different universities alleging violations of federal retirement law. Schlichter, Bogard, and Denton is often ... READ MORE
Cyber: What Data Loss Claims Look Like in 2018
Many businesses remain hesitant to purchase cyber insurance policies. Studies show fewer than a third of businesses within the United States have specific coverage for their cyber risks. ... READ MORE
Risk Management Is Critical, Regardless Of Joint Employer Status
In September of 2017, Republicans gained a majority of seats on the National Labor Relations Board. After several months spent relatively quietly, the National Labor Relations Board ... READ MORE
Can Your Insurance Company Settle A Claim Without Your Consent?
The conflicting interests that may exist between an insured and their insurance company when it comes to the defense of a lawsuit have led courts to create rules to ensure everyone’s legal ... READ MORE
DOT Updates to Post-accident Drug Testing: What to Know
As various parts of the United States federal government move to address the growing opioid crisis, the Department of Transportation has updated its drug testing policies to include a ... READ MORE