Risk Management

Study Finds Many Lawyers Clueless About Email Security Risks

A LexisNexis study has found that law firms are taking a significant security risk with email. Among the findings: Eighty-nine […]

Qualcomm, China Advisor, Under Scrutiny For Questionable $975K Consult

A senior advisor for China’s State Council has been fired for allegedly helping Qualcomm Inc. in an antitrust probe in […]

Data Breach Litigation – A New Wave of Class Actions by Financial Institutions

The tide is turning in favor of plaintiffs filing class actions against firms over data breaches, writes Butler Snow LLP’s Melody McAnally, and financial institutions are leading the charge.

Land of Confusion: Insurance Coverage for Pre-Suit FCPA Investigation Costs under D&O liability Policies

The half-a-billion that Wal-Mart has already sunk into FCPA investigations in recent years is a warning that companies should check their insurance coverage to see if pre-suit costs are covered.

Mississippi Tops List Of Most Corrupt States

A new study has identified the most corrupt states in the U.S., with Mississippi ranking number one, followed by Louisiana, […]

More Corporate Boards Seeking Ouster Of Founder-Executives

A Reuters article looks at an increasingly common governance issue. Responding to shareholder demands that they take a more active […]

Business Phone Calls While Driving Could Make Employer Liable

More employers are prohibiting employees from using cell phones for work-related calls while driving and…

Five Tips For Minimizing The Risk Of Class Actions

Compliance is the standard and irrefutable advice for avoiding class action litigation, but ShepphardMullin attorneys have put a different slant […]

10 Ways Your Personnel Policies Are Exposing Your Company to Legal Risk (And What to Do About It)

The lack of a workplace bullying policy, overly stringent absence and social media policies, and other missteps that could be putting your firm at risk.

Guidelines for OSHA Compliance During Hurricane Season

An outline of OSHA’s guidelines for developing an effective and OSHA-compliant emergency-action plan to properly identify, evaluate, control and eliminate the anticipated occupational hazards and health risks to employees working in hurricane-impacted areas.

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