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As of the week of April 6, there continue to be diverse opinions among leaders within the United States on which policies and procedures will provide both a safe environment for employees and allow productivity to return to levels that are closer to those generated before the COVID-19 crisis. This Executive Summary provides an overview of the initi...

By governmental command or voluntary decision, businesses of all kinds have been altering or limiting operations or closing their doors entirely. Often the business decisions are made apart from any thought of the potential insurance implications. In particular, businesses with commercial property insurance policies may not have been considering wh...

It is an unfortunate reality that in trying times some people will attempt to take advantage of situations for personal gain. Be alert to scams including (1) phishing emails that purport to provide help or solutions to the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, but are actually intended to induce a click that leads to ransomware, (2) price gouging, and (3...

In light of COVID-19 and state and local stay-at-home orders, many businesses have greatly increased the number of remote workers. Firsttime remote workers—and some seasoned remote workers—need to be aware of hidden pitfalls in the gadgets and apps they are using while working from home.

The CARES Act is a $2.2 trillion fiscal policy response to help American citizens and businesses struggling with the severe impact from the coronavirus pandemic. The law created several important programs to help provide liquidity to small and midsize businesses to cover payroll or other business expenses. Each program carries its own set of restri...

No one foresaw the pandemic crisis that is currently testing the value proposition of the family office. The implications will change the way the future is shaped, one that will include a focus on the ability to function as a remote organization. The way forward is emphasizing the need to not just have a plan, but to examine, test, a...

The internet and mobile networks continue to hold up well in an unprecedented surge of people working, studying, and streaming from home. But amid the COVID-19 quarantine, there is increasing concern over how long the infrastructure undergirding the internet and mobile connectivity will hold up. As family offices around the world face the new reali...

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire world with unprecedented challenges. Although it may be uncomfortable to contemplate, the reality of the growing necessity of funeral planning presents family offices with a sudden and unexpected series of events that must be faced.

The unprecedented speed, intensity, and uncertainty of COVID-19 has created a host of new and complex challenges for wealthy families that are playing out across both financial and family dynamics. There's no doubt it is a financial and business challenge, but it is also a very human one. To assist family office leaders and the families they su...

Given the far-reaching business impacts of measures already taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many companies are looking to their insurance policies for potential responses to the ongoing financial loss. This guide provides an overview of some key coverage, claims, and risk management areas that are currently top of mind for busine...

Businesses are feeling the effects of the coronavirus and are wondering if some relief may be available from their insurance policies. Warner's Insurance Law practice group provides summaries of five common types of business insurance and looks at issues each type might address.

Thoughtful planning before the sale of a business can yield many benefits to its owner, including ensuring the owner’s family is financially protected if something unexpected happens to the owner or the business before a sale, reducing potential family conflicts that may arise as a result of a potential sale and minimizing the impact of futur...

In examining the process of transitioning the ownership and management of a family business, this paper discusses pre-transition planning, considers the challenges of intergenerational ownership transfers vs. third-party sales, and proposes a framework for meeting family and business goals through the process.

Giving forethought to difficult circumstances can provide important clarity that helps companies avoid worst-case scenarios. Owners can begin by being as objective as possible, treating shares and structure with respect and thinking of the next generation.

Bruce Golden of Accel Partners has been recognized as one of the top 100 venture capitalists in Forbes’ Midas List of tech investors. He also sits on the boards of several public and private companies. In a recent interview, he shared his perspective as both a board member and investor, and explained how communication and measurement are the ...