Tag: Lawsuit

8 Reasons Your Business May Need an Umbrella Policy

Unexpected liability claims can create significant financial challenges for a business, particularly when the cost of a claim exceeds the limits of an underlying insurance policy. A commercial umbrella policy provides additional…

Understanding Professional Liability Insurance for Businesses

Even businesses with experienced teams and well-established processes can make mistakes. A missed deadline, incorrect recommendation, or overlooked detail can lead to financial losses for a client—and potentially a claim against your…

4 Steps To Help You Avoid Costly FMLA Errors

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which allows eligible employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave for certain medical and family purposes, will mark its 30th year in 2023. And yet, three…

California Parents Could Soon Sue for Social Media Addiction

California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per…

Businesses Struggling in Pandemic Sue Insurers, With Mixed Results

This article is being republished as part of the WSJ.com articles that also appeared in the U.S. print edition of The Wall Street Journal (December 30, 2020). Chef Matthew Kelly is one…