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Business closures have been immensely difficult for companies of all sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic. But reopening is proving difficult, too, especially given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic. As cases have surged in new parts of the country, businesses have been forced to reassess their operational plans in both the near- and long-term. Owners and executives are paying close attention both to customer and employee safety. And businesses must be mindful of potential legal ramifications of their decisions.

On this podcast episode, a discussion with a top bankruptcy and restructuring lawyer provides insights on the ways COVID-19 causes financial distress to businesses, the parties involved, and why it may take some time before companies become distressed. It also addresses new rules that streamline the bankruptcy process for smaller businesses to help them survive, and insurance coverage issues arising in these distressed situations.

Staying informed on the latest legal case filing developments involving COVID-19 can help businesses make better, strategic business decisions during these challenging times. Through an in-depth research and analysis of case trends—including tracking cases filed in 2,613 state and 148 federal courts from March 1, 2020 to August 16, 2020—the nature of the cases that substantively involve COVID-19 claims indicate that insurance and contract claims are at the top, with employment, civil rights, and tort claims following.

During COVID-19 it’s important that successful individuals and families know what their current day risks are and how they can be protected. In breaking down some of those risks—from preserving million-dollar art collections to mitigating cyber attacks and reviewing your insurance plan—you can implement a plan that adjusts to the new normal.

Although there is no true end-to-end encryption for securing Zoom meetings, there are a few simple measures and setting guidelines you can take to help make them more secure.

While it’s difficult to predict the near-term market and economic landscape, it’s clear that consumers and businesses will need new methods, ideas, and approaches. To scale effectively long-term, tech leaders will need to consider the balance between innovation and risk holistically and with intent. Here are few hotbeds of innovative opportunity and some of the risks these pursuits may encounter.

Society is facing an unprecedented time of anxiety, and more now than ever, families of wealth are concerned about both their financial and personal well-being. A panel of experts share their insights on how advisors can help their family clients find balance during unbalanced times and establish calm—from updating the estate plan to easing the portfolio panic, from mitigating the risk of cybercrime to creating a more peaceful lifestyle, and to securing the legacy through the use of life insurance.

The COVID-19 pandemic challenges all aspects of work. For businesses attempting to return to work, there are many new liability risks and employer obligations to consider. How an employer assesses, implements, and communicates new policies and procedures will have a lasting impact on employee productivity, engagement, and commitment. This playbook is designed to assist companies and organizations in developing their risk mitigation strategy and coverage-specific issues related to people, property, and loss prevention.

The digital assets world continues to change every year, as the industry begins to go through the maturation phase. The remainder of 2020 and next year will bring new challenges, as well as new opportunities, for the ecosystem. Staying informed will prepare you for what lies ahead. Today’s top cryptocurrency tax topics include Form 1099 compliance and reporting, W-2 and other compensation compliance, multistate taxation, indirect and gross receipts taxes, international tax issues, and self-insurance versus insurance and re-insurance.

Fraud is happening at your organization; you just don’t know it. Then again, maybe you do, but you are not sure how pervasive the problem is, where to begin your anti-fraud journey, or how to enhance your current fraud risk management practices. This playbook—which includes templates, checklists, and tools—draws from best practices and leading guidance that will reduce your fraud risk.