9/14/18
By: Ted Peters
The question of arbitrability (i.e., Who decides whether a dispute is arbitrable? The court or the arbitrator(s)?) is as ageless as the conundrum of what came first, the chicken or the egg. In 2010, the Supreme …
9/14/18
By: Ted Peters
The question of arbitrability (i.e., Who decides whether a dispute is arbitrable? The court or the arbitrator(s)?) is as ageless as the conundrum of what came first, the chicken or the egg. In 2010, the Supreme …
9/14/18
By: Seth Kirby
For the legal professional, careful and appropriate selection of insurance is an essential component of practice management. When faced with potential liability for an alleged mistake, attorneys should want the safety and security of relying upon their …
9/13/18
By: Greg Fayard
The California Supreme Court has weighed in on the vital importance of conflict of interest waivers. A flawed one could deprive attorneys of their fees.
On August 30, 2018, the Supreme Court analyzed the validity of a …
The Sixth Circuit Finds Coverage For Fraudulent Wire Transfer Under Crime Policy
9/12/18
By: Allen Sattler
Business email compromise (“BEC”) claims consist of incidents where cyber criminals access or use a company’s email system to commit a crime, usually for financial gain and often including the use of trickery to convince an employee …
New York Passes Sexual Harassment Laws and Issues Employer Guidance
9/11/18
By: Will Collins
By October 9, 2018, New York employers must adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy and must provide training on that policy to all employees by January 1, 2019. Last week, New York launched a website that will …
Federal Court Finds Exclusions in HOA GL Policies Applicable to Wrongful Death Suit
9/7/18
By: Peter Catalanotti
Colony Insurance issued a commercial general liability policy to The Courtyards at Hollywood Station Homeowners Association Inc. (“HOA”) that operates an apartment complex in Florida. Great American Alliance Insurance issued an umbrella policy to the HOA.
Two …
Is Your Attendance Policy Too Rigid?
9/6/18
By: Christopher Curci
Employers need to be mindful of both the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) when considering how to enforce their attendance policies. When an employee requests time off from work to attend …
Non-Disclosure Provisions – Who Is Bound?
9/5/18
By: Josh Ferguson
A California Appellate Court recently ruled that the non-disclosure and confidentiality terms of a settlement agreement bind only the parties, and not counsel, unless specifically stated otherwise.
The case involved Monster Energy Company suing Bruce Schecter and …