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With the increasingly complex patchwork of state privacy laws and regulatory compliance requirements, businesses operating in regulated industries, particularly in the financial services and healthcare sectors, need to ensure they are paying close attention to the details of the exemptions. Key differences in the exemptions built into these new sta...

Given the latest court decisions in Delaware and the Federal Trade Commission’s announcements on restrictive covenants, it’s becoming clear that employers will need to rethink or halt their non-compete restrictions and clauses on employees when it comes to their HR policies and procedures. Although the Delaware Supreme Court has not yet...

Extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes in Florida to historic drought and rains in California are intensifying natural disaster losses both in size and frequency. By having a better understanding of your insurance coverage, you can insure against the risks your property may face—be they wildfires, hurricanes, deep freezes or floods. Ev...

In today’s environment, it’s crucial for a company to have a compliance management system (a CMS) to manage risks associated with changing product and service offerings and also helps manage new regulations that are enacted to address developments in the marketplace. In this podcast, Consumer Protection attorney Anthony DiResta identifies the three...

For every business, risk management is a critical component of business resilience, profitability, and success. In 2023, there are some signs of insurance market stability and rate moderation. Businesses with a preferred risk profile will be in the strongest position to get the best rates and terms. The same can be said for individuals in the perso...

For families with substantial diversified portfolio investments, costs are an important consideration when devising an overall wealth management strategy. While there are a range of cost estimates drawn from real world examples, each family’s wealth management cost formula is different when analyzing it through a framework and analysis of four part...

There are a lot of upsides to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, but there are also a lot of risks. In this edition of Warner’s Emerging Media and Technologies Industry Update, Brian Wassom offers tips and guidance on what businesses can do to protect themselves against AI pitfalls that could put them in the legal hot seat. Watch ...

In Canada, as in many other jurisdictions, data breaches that pose a real risk of harm to individuals must be reported. Apart from class action liability, data breaches can trigger large fines and important reputational consequences. While the recent court decisions in Canada—where theft of personal information does not by itself entitle the ...

Zelle® is a fast and easy way to send and receive money with people you know and trust, like your babysitter, your fellow PTA mom, your son’s soccer coach, or your coworker. Whether you just enrolled with Zelle® or have been an active user for a while, there are a few tips you should always keep in mind to ensure you are being safe wh...

Cyber threats and fraud schemes are designed to infiltrate and compromise your business. By using this cybersecurity resource guide and taking proactive actions to prevent cyber threats, you can strengthen your defensive strategy. This guide includes: Cyber Fraud Overview Recommendations and Resources Quick Reference Guide f...

From Australia to United States and many places in between, this Global Employer Guide reflects an easy-to-read summary of employment law that changed in each country over the past year, including pandemic-related changes where applicable. Visa processes, employee rights, contract requirements, transfer of business considerations, privacy standards...

Enhancing the impact that you and your family can have in supporting causes near to your hearts also requires more than just generosity and good intentions. It takes careful planning and an in-depth understanding of the various vehicles that can be used to facilitate your charitable gifts and the tax laws related to those gifts. Beginning with thre...

What is the value of financial advice? This question is of utmost importance to financial advisors, investors, and the finance industry in general. By putting a number on the value of their advice, financial advisors can surface the highest-value advice interventions and demonstrate their value to clients to retain and attract more business. The va...

Charitable giving is an important goal for many investors. Although any form can be beneficial, proper planning of the when, what, and how can help maximize the donor’s philanthropic as well as overall wealth planning goals. In examining some common charitable giving strategies, the advantages and disadvantages are discussed, and examples are prese...

Ransomware is one of several common cybersecurity risks companies face today. In addition to being a victim of a cyber attack, these companies may become the target of lawsuits alleging a variety of harms, including failure to deliver contractual promises and negligent cybersecurity practices. By being prepared and employing practical strategies, c...