San Francisco Mandates Paid Parental Leave
4/28/16
By: Kacie Manisco
The United States is the only developed country in the world that does not provide paid parental leave. In addition, unless an employer is covered under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) or the California Family Rights …
Tennessee Amends Data Breach Notification Statute
4/14/16
By: Kacie Manisco and David Cole
On March 24, 2016, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed into law a bill amending the state’s Data Breach Notification Statute. The amendments, which will go into effect on July 1, 2016, bring significant changes …
Second Amendment Right to Bear Arms Includes Stun Guns
4/7/16
By: M. Michelle Youngblood
Picture it: a mother of two gets off work and walks outside to find her violent ex-boyfriend, against whom she has obtained several restraining orders, waiting on her. He begins screaming at her, threatening her. …
U.S. Women's Soccer Team Seeks Pay Equality
4/7/16
By: Joyce M. Mocek
Recently five team captains of the US Women’s Soccer Team, on behalf of the entire team, filed a complaint with the EEOC against the US Soccer Federation alleging pay inequality and discrimination. The complaint seeks equal …
Accident at Wrigley Field and What that Means in the Insurance World
4/4/16
By: Jessica Samford
As “March Madness” comes to an end, many are gearing up for “America’s [original] Pastime”—baseball. The baseball stadiums themselves need to be ready for the new season and fans, and the iconic Wrigley Field has been undergoing …