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Corporate Fraud Prevention

Could a Rainmaker Destroy Your Firm?

2021-12-15 | Scott Langlinais

Do you bite the hand that feeds you? Should you? Scott Langlinais looks at the largest tax shelter fraud scheme in US history and lessons learned.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Ransomware, National Cyber Security, and the Private Sector

2021-10-14 | Mark Lanterman

It takes all members of society to fight ransom attacks. Mark Lanterman explains.

Insurance Agent E and O

Inside an Agent E&O Claim on a Business Income Loss

2021-10-14 | Brent Winans

Taking a real scenario, Brent Winans relates the facts, issues, resolution, and lessons learned.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Exceptions

2021-08-18 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow reviews the Colorado Privacy Act and its exceptions.

Defense and Settlement

Fifth Circuit Finds Defense Duty for Credit Card Data Breach

2021-08-12 | Lyndon F Bittle

Giving "publication" the broadest possible definition, the court held for the insured. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Controllers, Assessments, Data, and Enforcement

2021-07-21 | Melissa J Krasnow

The Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) took effect July 1, 2023. This article discusses CPA controller and processor responsibilities, controller-processor contracts, data protection assessments, de-identified data, and Colorado attorney general and district attorney enforcement.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Colorado Privacy Act: Application, Definitions, Rights, and Notices

2021-07-01 | Melissa J Krasnow

Melissa Krasnow reviews the Act and its requirements and ramifications.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Standardization Matters in Establishing a Strong Security Posture

2021-06-18 | Mark Lanterman

Cyber risks may be mitigated with proactive planning and information sharing. Mark Lanterman explains.

Defense and Settlement

Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under "Stowers"

2021-05-07 | Lyndon F Bittle

The insured's liability must be in excess of policy limits but can arise from a judgment or settlement. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions

2021-04-09 | Frederick J Fisher

The Dangers of Absolute Exclusions—Fred Fisher looks at their use and asks why insurance regulators allow them.