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
Are Self-Driving Cars Ready For Rush Hour?
Google’s self-driving car caused its first accident on Valentine’s Day and it made headlines across the internet. Both the initial accident and Google’s admission of fault trended on ... READ MORE
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Worried about OSHA's New Regulations? You're Not Alone.
Different rules are in the process of being enforced over the next two years. Businesses are concerned with facing losses in their employee candidate pools and in court with vague ... READ MORE
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3 Lessons For Businesses From The Apple iPhone Hack
Cybersecurity issues continue to make the news, making it harder and harder for companies to ignore their own cybersecurity concerns. Most recently, Apple and the Federal Bureau of ... READ MORE
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What The Chipotle Outbreak Taught Us About Public Safety & PR
Few things can damage the reputation of a business in the food industry like an outbreak of foodborne illness tied to the business’s products. Fast food restaurant Chipotle has had to deal ... READ MORE
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Insurance Risks Of Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies continue to gain steam, both in terms of customer usage and mainstream acceptance. Estimates place the daily value of bitcoin transactions at approximately $289 million. ... READ MORE
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DOL Releases Rules Of Fiduciary Duty In Retirement Planning
After more than five years of work, the Department of Labor finally released its final rule redefining the concept of fiduciary duty in the context of retirement planning advice. The new ... READ MORE
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What The European Truck Platooning Challenge Means For USA
As advancements in autonomous vehicles continue, the impact on the trucking industry could be massive. Self-driving technology possesses the potential to reduce significantly the number of ... READ MORE
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Classifying Joint Employment: What Employers Should Know
Continuing a trend from the National Labor Relations Board and several state courts, the US Labor Department issued new guidance regarding joint employer liability on Wednesday, January 20, ... READ MORE
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ERISA And The Continued Controversy Of 401Ks and IRAs
Continuing a trend of aggressive new regulations in the labor field, the Department of Labor has issued controversial new rules on the handling of employee retirement plans. The Employee ... READ MORE
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