Regulation of the Gig Economy and Its Impact on Trucking
It was expected that California’s Assembly Bill 5 passed late last year would spawn tons of litigation. The law radically changed how workers from uber drivers to television show writers ... READ MORE
AB-5 Brings More Legal Battles For Gig Economy Businesses
There has been an ongoing fight over how to define employees for the past few decades. As technology has re-shaped the workforce, this fight has gotten more intense. State and federal ... READ MORE
When An Employee Driving Their Own Vehicle Gets Complicated
When is a company responsible for an employee’s use of their own car as part of their job? The answer seems like it should be straightforward, but it can get complicated in the right ... READ MORE
FAQ Files: Contracts and Workers' Compensation
In most civil cases, courts are careful to ensure that plaintiffs cannot benefit from a double recovery. That is to say, plaintiffs do not get to recover for the same injury twice. The ... READ MORE
FAQ: What Is A Claims Made Policy?
Claims made insurance coverage can create some confusing issues. A claims made policy covers claims that are made against the policy during the period of the policy’s effective dates. This ... READ MORE
Intentional Injuries & Workers’ Comp: Keeping Employees Safe
Workers compensation is often defined as an exclusive remedy for employees injured on the job. Like with all laws however, there are exceptions. Intentional injuries have long existed as ... READ MORE
What the Navistar Settlement Means For The Trucking Industry
Emissions are a big issue in the transportation industry. As environmental regulators seek to drive down total emissions due to concerns over climate change and air quality, the industry ... READ MORE
Language In Your Policy Can Affect Workers' Comp. Coverage
Under a commercial insurance policy, there are several types of insured. Understanding the difference between these types of insureds can be crucial to understanding coverage.