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With the Supreme Court Ruling, Exempt Employees May Expand

Like with many areas of employment-related regulation, standards regarding overtime exemptions have seen considerable instability in recent years. During the Obama years, the Department of ... READ MORE

Driver Interviews Can Lead To Liability After An Accident

In the wake of an accident, trucking companies must conduct thorough investigations of what happened. A clear indication of what happened can help the company manage the claims process more ... READ MORE

The Need for Cyber Insurance When Using Cloud-Based Technology

Ideally, most businesses would purchase cyber insurance coverage. This coverage can protect your company from the costs associated with data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other ... READ MORE

Browning-Ferris's Expected Shakeup Didn't Go Quite As Expected

The National Labor Relations Board revised its definition of a joint employer in 2015, leading to a host of concerns from various businesses fearing expanding liability. The decision, ... READ MORE

Best Practices in Managing a Claim: Careful Wording

No one wants to have to submit a claim to their insurance company. For businesses, claims can mean increased costs, increased hassle, and loss of control. That unpleasantness can lead to ... READ MORE

NLRB Decisions On Bargaining Units: What to Keep In Mind

As part of a series of decisions issued by the National Labor Relations Board at the end of 2017, a new ruling overturned an Obama era policy related to defining bargaining units for ... READ MORE

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

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