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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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