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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.

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.