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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.
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.
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.
Environmental
How COVID-19 Changed the Commercial Cleaning Business
David Dybdahl | June 18, 2021
Early indications are that change is coming in providing insurance. David Dybdahl relates the history and prognosis.
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture
Mark Lanterman | June 18, 2021
Cyber risks may be mitigated with proactive planning and information sharing. Mark Lanterman explains.
Workers Compensation Issues
State of Mental Health in the Workplace
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 11, 2021
Mark Walls and Kimberly George report on the changing workplace and legal environments.
Maritime Law
Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit
Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | June 5, 2021
Michael Orlando discusses a recent maritime case and its influence on the Jones Act's seaman status test.
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
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture
Mark Lanterman | June 18, 2021
Workers Compensation Issues
State of Mental Health in the Workplace
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | June 11, 2021
Maritime Law
Streamlining Seaman Status in the Fifth Circuit
Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | June 5, 2021