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Defense and Settlement
Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach
Lyndon Bittle | August 12, 2021
Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.
Employee Well-Being
988: The Future of Crisis Services
Sally Spencer-Thomas | August 12, 2021
Coming soon: a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Sally Spencer-Thomas explains why and when.
Employee Well-Being
Impact of COVID-19 on Jury Trials
Sally Spencer-Thomas | August 12, 2021
Has COVID influenced the way we view mandates, rules, and those who enforce them? Brent Cooper thinks so and wonders how this has impacted American juries.
Construction Safety
Importance of Trust in Construction Relationships
Peter Furst | July 23, 2021
Trust is needed to successfully manage business operations. Peter Furst explains.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Colorado Privacy Act: Controllers, Assessments, Data, and Enforcement
Melissa Krasnow | July 21, 2021
The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) took effect July 1, 2023. Melissa Krasnow discusses CPA controller and processor responsibilities, controller-processor contracts, data protection assessments, de-identified data, and Colorado attorney general and district attorney enforcement.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Subcontractor Qualification for Challenging Times
Cheri Hanes | July 3, 2021
Cheri Hanes discusses subcontractors' internal changes, supply chain and escalation challenges, and changing project requirements.
Intellectual Property
Forum Selection: Appealing a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Decision
Sanford Warren | July 2, 2021
For dissatisfied trademark applicants considering litigation, a forum is critical. Sanford Warren examines the issues.
Claims Practices
The Many "Victims" of "Mostly Peaceful Demonstrations"
Barry Zalma | July 2, 2021
Barry Zalma takes issue with calling the 2019–2020 riots "victimless" and looks at those impacted.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Colorado Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notices
Melissa Krasnow | July 1, 2021
Melissa Krasnow reviews the Act and its requirements and ramifications.
Captives
Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?
Joe McDonald | July 1, 2021
Captives 101: What Are They, and Why Do I Want One?—Joe McDonald introduces captives, explaining what they are, their purpose, structure, operation, and advantages.
Defense and Settlement
Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach
Lyndon Bittle | August 12, 2021
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Colorado Privacy Act: Controllers, Assessments, Data, and Enforcement
Melissa Krasnow | July 21, 2021
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Subcontractor Qualification for Challenging Times
Cheri Hanes | July 3, 2021
Intellectual Property
Forum Selection: Appealing a Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Decision
Sanford Warren | July 2, 2021
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Colorado Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notices
Melissa Krasnow | July 1, 2021
