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Evolving Pay-Transparency Laws: What You Need to Know
Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images Compliance with pay-transparency laws has become a challenge, particularly for multistate employers. While their purpose is to address wage gaps based on protected characteristics such as race and gender, they create a maze of requirements. Some pay-transparency laws require employers to post salary ranges when hiring. Some require employers to disclose pay scales to job candidates and/or current employees upon request or at the time of promotions and transfers.
English Court finds business interruption losses are covered
The Court held disease clauses in the policies “provide cover for business interruption caused by any cases of illness resulting from COVID-19 that occur within a radius of 25 miles of the premises from which the business is carried on.” (Photo: DimaBerlin/Shutterstock) A January 15, 2021, decision from the U.K.’s highest court spells good news for English policyholders. In The Financial Conduct Authority v.
Courts find coverage for COVID-19 business interruption losses
Businesses across the country closed their doors under mandates from their local governments. Here, a Royal Farms in Baltimore, Md., outlined its safe business practices for employees and customers. (Photo: Diego M. Radzinschi/ALM) Policyholders are hailing two recent victories in their pursuit of insurance coverage for COVID-related business interruption losses.
NJ court refuses to dismiss COVID-related business interruption claims
Plaintiffs allege they closed their businesses in compliance with Governor Murphy’s orders and, as a result, suffered significant financial loss covered by their insurance policies. (Photo: iStock) A New Jersey state court recently rejected an insurer’s claim that COVID-related losses cannot qualify as covered losses.
NJ Court Refuses to Dismiss COVID-Related Business Interruption Claims
istockphoto.com A New Jersey state court recently rejected an insurer’s claim that COVID-related losses cannot qualify as covered losses. In Optical Services USA/JCI v.
Tips for Developing an Effective Opening Statement
An opening statement is a factual narrative that should last no longer than is needed to keep the jury’s attention. It should preview, in an understandable way, the anticipated testimony and evidence. It should not bore or confuse the jury with too much detail. It also should not overpromise that which may not, or cannot, be delivered. Failure to deliver on proofs promised in an opening statement can lead to counsel’s loss of credibility.
Do your contracts protect you from the coronavirus?
As losses arise from COVID-19, carriers and policyholders must have a clear understanding of what coverage is provided through insurance contracts. (Photo: Shutterstock) Coronavirus contamination has disrupted the workforce, supply chains and transportation. Official bans on large public gatherings across the country, and the ordered closures of restaurants and bars implemented by many states, have also resulted in numerous event cancellations.
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Avoiding the Hazards of Acquisition: Due Diligence in the Merger or Acquisition of a Product Manufacturer As corporations continue to reshape at a rapid rate, due diligence groundwork concerning product liability issues can be critically important. This article addresses how deals can be structured, and the areas that need to be explored, when evaluating a potential deal from the perspective of product liability.
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