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The trucking industry in the U.S. has been facing a tremendous surge in so-called “nuclear verdicts,” which are those large enough to cause serious financial harm to a fleet or trucking company. How can your company defend itself against these kinds of verdicts? What happens when your business is involved in a lawsuit where the...

When two companies merge, they combine forces and form a new entity that is intended to be bigger than the sum of its parts. Companies may choose to merge for a number of reasons, but the ultimate goal is to gain market share and increase profitability. If too many mergers occur within a particular industry,...

In August 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released a new plan to increase support and technology for the U.S. seafood industry. This plan is meant to strengthen the sector against competition from illegal fishing and challenges caused by climate change. Understanding how this plan will affect companies operating within this industry will...

An Analysis of Federal Jurisdiction of Personal Injury Claims Arising Out of the Pandemic A host of tort lawsuits filed over the past few years involving nursing homes and patients’ allegations that they contracted COVID-19 due to the nursing homes’ negligence provides an opportunity for national and multi-state employers to analyze and prepare for how...

The recent surge in inflation across the economy has impacted the price builders must pay for various forms of insurance. Simply stated, rising costs mean potential claims are worth more, and insurance companies must charge more to assume this risk. From an insurance company’s standpoint, they need to anticipate far more contingencies than they would...

The COVID-19 pandemic, a public health crisis of unparalleled proportions, sent shockwaves through the world, disrupting every corner of the global economy. Few sectors, however, have borne the brunt of the fallout as significantly as commercial real estate (CRE). The swift pivot to remote work, mandated by public health imperatives, has triggered changes, compelling many...

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various business sectors, including the healthcare industry. From diagnosing diseases and predicting treatment outcomes to providing efficient customer service through virtual assistants like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, the potential of AI in healthcare is enormous. This blog post explores these potential liabilities and considers possible strategies to address them....