I recently appeared on a Public Broadcasting Service show discussing the ongoing insurance crisis in Florida. During the segment, an insurance industry expert attributed insurance companies’ skyrocketing premiums, unresolved claims, and financial troubles to what they termed as ‘frivolous lawsuits’, along with the contingent fees of lawyers and public adjusters. As I listened, it struck me how there’s a glaring lack of accountability from the insurance industry’s side in this situation. The truth often seems obscured, with industry representatives habitually … Read the rest
Most ambitious law firms include merger as one potential route to achieve their growth plans, whether by way of acquisition of smaller, strategically relevant firms or a ‘merger of equals’.
Please join us during the afternoon of 29 November as we gather law firm leaders for a workshop on law firm mergers.
The event will include:
Key-note address on the findings of an extensive, cutting-edge PhD research project into the drivers of success across 73 large law firm mergers … Read the rest
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
- The FCC’s Enforcement Bureau released its second EEO audit notice for 2023, which targets 150 radio and television stations for review of their EEO compliance. The FCC randomly audits approximately 5% of all broadcast stations each year regarding their EEO compliance. Audited stations and their
French law has traditionally provided that absences due to non-occupational illness are not taken into account when determining the amount of paid leave accrued, as they do not constitute a period of actual work. Periods of absence due to an occupational accident or illness lasting more than one uninterrupted year are not taken into account either. In broad terms, you do not accrue holiday while off sick unless it is work-related, and even then, for one year only. Where paid … Read the rest
La suola rossa del noto brand Christian Louboutin, creata per la prima volta nel 1993 con un semplice smalto, incarna ormai un’icona nel mondo della moda, tanto che è stata registrata come marchio e viene tenacemente tutelata dal suo titolare.
Di recente, Louboutin ha prevalso in due procedimenti promossi contro contraffattori dinanzi ai tribunali di India e Brasile, continuando una lunga serie di vittorie nelle aule di tribunale e contribuendo a consolidare la reputazione del brand nel settore della moda. … Read the rest
UK Finance has recently published its half yearly fraud update for the first half of 2023, its findings are based on data reported to it by its members, which include financial providers, credit, debit and charge card issuers and card payment acquirers.
The results are interesting, although perhaps not surprising to anyone who has been bombarded by scam emails and phone calls informing you, in increasingly inventive ways, that your Netflix account has been suspended, that you are being investigated … Read the rest
On October 14, 2023, California’s active legislative year came to an end, leaving numerous employment law updates in its wake. This year, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed novel laws that create new rights for employees (and requirements for employers) while also amending some current laws, thereby changing existing employer obligations. Here, we summarize the laws expected to have the greatest impact on California employers in 2024.
Paid Sick Leave Increases (SB 616)
As described in greater detail in … Read the rest
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will affect most small, privately held businesses starting January 1, 2024. Does the CTA apply to you?
What is the CTA?
The CTA, a law enacted by Congress, will require certain business entities to disclose beneficial ownership information to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The purpose of the act is to combat financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorism, human and drug trafficking and tax evasion by creating a centralized … Read the rest