Our clients carry in their pockets ' into and out of their homes and offices ' more personal electronic information than most of us held in our desktop machines just a decade ago. Much of this data is personal and irrelevant to litigation, some of it is relevant but harmless, and an unquantifiable amount of it is potentially damning.
Think about the last case you handled for your largest client. What would happen if that information was breached or hacked? It is an alarming possibility and one that should rightfully occupy your thoughts.
A bill introduced in California's General Assembly and referred to that body's Judiciary Committee on June 10 could provide some increased leverage and protections to existing franchisees, but it may come at a cost to franchising as a method of expanding brands and providing opportunities.
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
What happens when a responsible party settles a subrogation claim for less than the amount of benefits paid by the insurer? Can the party then offset a damages award by the full amount of the subrogation claim, and in so doing, potentially pay less than the full amount of the damages it caused?
Superstorms have caused tremendous property damage and, as citizens continue to rebuild, legislatures in the affected areas are responding.
Who's doing what; who's going where.
If you manage a law firm, you might be excited about all of the new business opportunities that the Affordable Care Act presents, but have you taken the time to think about how the new laws will impact your firm and your employees?
This article provides key information on the most frequent problems found with pension plans during employee benefit plan audits, and how you can self-audit your plan for possible compliance issues and options you have to correct them.
