Litigation Risks of Videoconferencing Tools
Seemingly overnight, the business world experienced the widespread adoption of videoconferencing technology such as Zoom, Skype, Webex, Microsoft Teams and
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COVID-19 Workplace Litigation on the Rise
Employee lawsuits related to COVID-19 are increasing, according to data collected by law firm Fisher Phillips. Of the 283 COVID-19
Read moreFCPA Risk in the Health Care Sector
The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is the primary U.S. law that prohibits companies and individuals from making or
Read moreInsurance Coverage for Bankrupt Corporations
Many businesses forced to close due to COVID-19 have turned to insurance to recover resulting losses. Even in the best
Read moreRisk Management Considerations in the Cannabis Industry
Currently, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, and 14 allow marijuana for adult recreational use. The trend toward legalization is
Read moreAssessing Commercial Lease Obligations During COVID-19
A large number of companies – retailers, restaurants, fitness centers, movie theaters and more—have failed to make rent payments on
Read morePreparing for COVID-19 Biometric Litigation
In the last few years, Arkansas, California, Illinois, New York, Texas and Washington have all enacted legislation that impacts how
Read moreForce Majeure and Other Contractual Issues in a COVID-19 World
From boardrooms to stockrooms, companies of all shapes and sizes are grappling with COVID-19. Federal, state and local restrictions on
Read moreWill COVID-19 Liability Releases Hold Up in Court?
Exculpatory clauses are in the news. In a widely reported development, to register online for the recent Donald J. Trump
Read moreMass Tort Litigation and Risk Management
If faced with cascading lawsuits from unknown attorneys and plaintiffs alleging a defect in a product, companies may panic and
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