Insuring Intangible Assets Like Data, Brand, and IP
When people think of property insurance, they often immediately think of buildings – things like houses, retail stores, or warehouses. If they continue the thought further, they may think ... READ MORE
What Marriott's Cyber Breach Shows in Cybersecurity
It seems not a week goes by these days without news breaking of another massive data breach affecting hundreds of millions of people. At the end of November 2018, Marriot, the global hotel ... READ MORE
Insurance Coverage For Defective Work Differs Across States
Commercial general liability policies provide insurance on a per occurrence basis. What constitutes an occurrence, though, is an area of significant debate. This is an issue that constantly ... 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
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
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
Defending Manufacturers & Distributors In The Opioid Crisis
As companies, states, workers compensation boards, and various federal government agencies grapple with the growing opioid epidemic, litigation against the pharmaceutical companies ... READ MORE
Bad Faith Breaches and Penalties Vary From State to State
Insurance companies have a duty to their policyholders to attempt to settle litigation that might exceed policy limits in good faith. This duty means that insurance companies must act ... READ MORE