Many employers have adopted dress codes in the workplace that contain restrictions on a number of commonly seen "trends" that are prevalent among young employees. In particular, there is a rise in the number of employers who prohibit tattoos from being […]
If you’re like a lot of people you can’t wait for the newest and coolest smart phone to be released (then rub it in the collective faces of your friends, co-workers and kids). The problem is the cost – the base iPhone 6 is $199. So why not sell […]
Occasionally, a case comes along that shows how things can go wrong for a franchisor in bankruptcy court. Cumberland Coral, LLC, is just such a case. To learn more about the case and the issues raised for franchisors and franchisees […]
Online review can impact a medical practice more than ever in today's digital world and no one is policing what patients post online or how truthful it is. All it takes is a cell phone and in a few minutes a review can be permanently posted for all […]
With the rising costs of healthcare and the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, more employers are offering or revamping wellness programs that that are aimed at incentivizing employees to adopt healthier lifestyles. These programs include things […]
Employers who subscribe to workers' compensation insurance enjoy the benefit of insulating themselves from litigation brought by employees for work related injuries. Under the worker's compensation system, workers’ compensation benefits are an employee […]
The Bankruptcy Code allows a trustee to recover fraudulent transfers made by the debtor prior to bankruptcy. 11 U.S.C. § 548(a). An innocent recipient of a fraudulent transfer is not without a defense, however. The Code allows a transferee that takes […]
You have dissected your existing business insurance. You have "armored up" with cyber insurance to insulate and immunize the business risk. You have put internal controls in place to minimize risk. Even with all these safeguards, any business with […]
Recently, the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration ("OSHA") announced new requirements for the reporting of workplace injuries that are slated to take effect on January 1, 2015. These new regulations apply […]
To find out how one bankruptcy court addressed these issues, click on the link below to an article written by Angie Offerman and recently published in the ABI Technology & Intellectual Property Committee Newsletter: http://committees.abi.org/committees […]
In a perfect world, the partnership between a business and its insurance company must be based on full information and informed shared risks. This is even more true in the world of prudent cyber liability policies and coverage. Not only is this good […]
In Part 1 of our series, we discussed how many traditional insurance policies may leave your business vulnerable in the event of a breach. Because of this and not surprisingly, the insurance industry has developed new insurance products designed to […]