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California and Beyond – Key Trends Shaping EPL Underwriting In 2024 Webinar Recap

A variety of factors are influencing the 2024 EPL insurance market, from job applicant screening software to wage & hour claims. Existing federal and state anti-discrimination and privacy laws, proposed…

Gross Written Carbon Webinar Recap

The carbon markets represent a significant investment opportunity that will be a key new asset class requiring insurance protection. These markets will also introduce increasing liability for climate-related disclosures and…

Pennsylvania Strengthens Application of One-Year Statute of Repose Under Pennsylvania Home Inspection Law

In two recent decisions, the Pennsylvania Superior Court reaffirmed the application of Section 7512 of the Pennsylvania Home Inspection Law (68 Pa.C.S.A. § 7512) to bar claims against home inspectors…

Strategic Defenses to Appellate Malpractice Claims

Defending appellate malpractice cases requires an understanding of the state and federal laws of the jurisdiction, as well as an understanding of the law in connection with the underlying claims.…

ERISA Fiduciary Law Series: Part 2

ERISA Prohibited Transactions This video series on ERISA Fiduciary Law highlights current ERISA issues in the Courts, Congress, or at the DOL. The Courts have been flooded with complex ERISA…

ERISA Fiduciary Law Series: Part 1

ERISA 101: The Basics This video series on ERISA Fiduciary Law highlights current ERISA issues in the Courts, Congress, or at the DOL. The Courts have been flooded with complex…

Exploring Insights from the PLUS Symposium Series 2024

The Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS) recently convened its much-anticipated Symposium Series at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City. This annual gathering, comprising four distinct educational events…

Words Matter: Shielding Against UTPCPL Claims With Subjective Verbiage

The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania recently examined insurance procurement advertising in the context of an Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law claim in…

The DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule: Proper Classification is Crucial

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published new rules for classifying individuals as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Understanding and correctly…