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Microsoft GC Wins Plaudits From Competitors

In a profile of Microsoft general counsel Bradford L. Smith, the New York Times describes a man whose long tenure […]

Legalese Omission May Cost Insurers Millions In Malaysian Air Crashes

The aviation insurance industry is reeling after the second major Malaysian Airlines disaster within months, largely because the airline’s $2.25 […]

Risk Planning and Board Liability

Lawsuits holding boards of directors accountable for “foreseeable” risks, like cyber breaches, are on the rise, and in response Michael Volkov with The Volkov Group Law Firm lays out the major risks boards should be on the lookout for.

HIPAA Violations Will Soon Be More Expensive

Comments from the head of Health and Human Services signal a shift to more aggressive punishment for privacy breaches and security lapses, and a more extensive HIPAA audit strategy by HHS’ Office of Civil Rights.

Are Employers Liable for Intentionally Harmful Acts by Their Employees?

Unlike cases involving employee negligence, liability is not automatically imputed to the employer for intentional or willful employee conduct. However, the employer can still be liable if its own negligent acts put the employee in a position to do harm.