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Employment Practices

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002: Expanded Whistleblower Protection

2002-11-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel discusses the employment-related provisions, procedures, and implications of the recently enacted "whistleblower" act, which became law July 30.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Non-Practicing Extensions in Professional Liability Insurance Policies

2002-11-01 | Robert A Bregman

Liability claims can be made against insureds even after they cease to practice their professions. Robert Bregman discusses the importance of non-practicing extensions in professional liability insurance policies.

Employment Practices

Managing RIFs during Tough Economic Times

2002-10-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel presents guidelines for how employers can implement a reduction in workforce and avoid potential employment law challenges.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Predecessor Firm Coverage: A Key Aspect of Professional/E&O Liability Insurance

2002-06-01 | Robert A Bregman

Bob Bregman answers many common, and not so common, questions surrounding this key coverage for predecessor firms under professional and E&O policies.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

The End of Computer Virus Coverage as We Know It?

2002-05-01 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi updates readers on problematic e-business insurance issues he's seeing during 2002 property insurance renewals and in conversations with insurers at RIMS.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Holds ADA Doesn't Require Employer To Violate Its Seniority Policy

2002-05-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel explains the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Americans With Disabilities Act does not require an employer to violate a seniority-based system to transfer a disabled employee to another position as a reasonable accommodation.

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Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Bankruptcy and the Insured versus Insured Exclusion

2002-04-01 | Robert L Suomala

Robert Suomala examines litigation surrounding the insured versus insured exclusion in D&O policies and claims by a trustee, receiver, or other official of an insured corporation in bankruptcy.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Does the Discovery Provision Apply during the Extended Reporting Period?

2002-03-01 | Robert A Bregman

Bob Bregman examines whether the policy's discovery provision is operative during the time period covered by the ERP.

Employment Practices

Supreme Court Clarifies EEOC's Role in Arbitration Disputes

2002-02-01 | Paul Siegel

The Court has upheld the EEOC's right to seek all available remedies for job discrimination regardless of existing arbitration agreements. Paul Siegel examines the ramifications.

Employment Practices

Military Leave Rights: Obligations for Employers

2001-12-01 | Paul Siegel

Military Leave Rights: Obligations for Employers—Paul Siegel reviews the rights of service members to leave their civilian jobs for active military service.

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