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Upcoming Changes to PLUS Designation Enrollment Process

We’re announcing a key change for members interested in or currently working towards a PLUS designation. Starting April 15, 2025, anyone who is pursuing or plans to pursue a PLUS…

Executive Summary: The Betterley Report’s Employment Practices Liability Insurance Market Survey-2024

Employer lawsuits continue to hit record-high settlements, driven by wage and hour class actions and the surge of #MeToo sexual harassment claims. The recent Duane Morris Class Action Review—2025 revealed…

“I Was Just Following Orders” – Ohio’s Sixth Circuit Applies Fourth Amendment’s Good-Faith Exception to First Amendment Retaliation Claims

In describing a U.S. Supreme Court holding as “mixed precedent,” the Sixth Circuit recently found qualified immunity in a First Amendment retaliation claim, Hall v. Navarre.[1] In 2019, the U.S.…

SEC Rules Evolve: Risk Mitigation for Investment Advisors Webinar Recap

On January 16th, industry professionals and PLUS Conference sponsors from Westfield Specialty gathered for a highly insightful webinar on navigating the evolving landscape of SEC examination priorities and professional liability…

Challenges Of Insuring An NIL Collective

Following the NCAA’s Oct. 7 settlement in In re: College Athlete NIL Litigation, the name, image and likeness revolution for amateur athletes is firmly here, bringing with it endless underwriting…

The Year in Review: Key Management and Professional Liability Decisions Issued in 2024 Webinar Recap

On January 8th, industry professionals gathered for an insightful and timely webinar exploring the most recent developments in professional and management liability insurance. This session provided an in-depth analysis of…

Mastering Mediation: Insights from Leading Experts on Success Strategies and Challenges – The Precipice

In the latest episode of The Precipice, host Peter Biging alongside mediators Mark Bunim, Jennifer Lupo, and Theo Cheng, discuss the complexities of mediation in professional liability. The episode sheds…

You’ve Been Served… Tips for Accountants Handling Subpoenas

Accountants are among the most subpoenaed professions; accordingly, it should come as no surprise that there will likely come a time in an accountant’s career when a process server or…

Navigating Workplace Violence: Experts’ Insights from The Employment Law Counselor

In the most recent episode of The Employment Law Counselor, host Jeff Stewart and guest Tanya Salgado discussed critical issues surrounding workplace violence and the legal ramifications for employers. Below…