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Jeffrey Forbes

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.
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Recent Posts

Issues Continue With Risk Retention Group Coverage

In 1986, responding to a host of industries that struggled to find acceptable coverage in the traditional insurance marketplace, Congress passed the Liability Risk Retention Act. The Act ... READ MORE

The Roller Coaster Ride That Is The Yahoo Breach

Within the context of cyber security, one most always discusses the subject in exponentials; Whether considering the number of breached records, the amount of damage, or the size of data ... READ MORE

Why #MeToo Should Have Businesses Looking At Their Policies

The #MeToo movement is proving how social media affects the workplace, in this case the culture. While some commentary is concerned with the validity of claims or support of victims, there ... READ MORE

HIPAA Violations Increase Costs For Anthem's  Data Breach

The clash between the stringent privacy requirements of HIPAA and the known vulnerability of most cyber systems creates a host of anxieties for most modern medical care providers. The ... READ MORE

State & Federal Laws Differ On Employer Standards & Rules

Developments over the last few years in federal labor law have generated a lot of discussion and analysis. Regulations and decisions affecting joint employer liability and the definition of ... READ MORE

NJ Businesses With Contractors Expecting New Regulations

The classification of workers as independent contractors or employees continues to draw aggressive state action. These classifications can significantly impact a host of employment-related ... READ MORE

How Insurance Can Protect Your Business Against MITM Schemes

Wire transfer fraud claims resulting from cyber attacks have increased dramatically over recent years, and companies are losing millions of dollars in these attacks. As is common when a new ... READ MORE

NLRB Joint Employer Update On Browning-Ferris For Fall 2018

The next step in the long running saga over the Browning Ferris rule has finally arrived. After the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in Browning-Ferris in 2015, a wave of ... READ MORE

How An Indemnification Clause In A Contract Can Cause Problems

Risk transfers are a vital aspect of any comprehensive risk management plan. Theoretically, those in the best position to avoid a risk should always bear responsibility for the risk. The ... READ MORE

Labor Violations by Port Trucking Providers: What to Know

Labor issues have been causing headaches in the trucking industry for a long time. The industry seems perpetually short of qualified drivers. Ensuring drivers stay compliant with applicable ... READ MORE