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D&O Insurance and Corporate Liability

Directors and officers liability insurance, commonly known as D&O insurance, is an important safeguard for individuals who serve in leadership roles within a corporation. This insurance protects directors and officers from personal liability if they are sued for decisions made within their official capacity. Without D&O insurance, these individuals may be financially responsible for settlements …

Exploring Common Types of Commercial Litigation Cases

Commercial litigation involves a dispute between businesses. Any other business involved in a controversy will likely hire an experienced lawyer to represent its interests, and you should do the same. Commercial litigation can be complex and drawn out; the stakes could not be higher. You should contact an experienced commercial litigation attorney early to provide …

Navigating Settlement Negotiations in Commercial Litigation

Most commercial litigation cases will ultimately result in a settlement between the parties. This is a relief for the litigants, as they have too much risk and legal exposure to leave the case’s outcome to a judge or jury. A settlement allows both parties to exert some degree of control over the case’s outcome, providing …

Herold Law Report on the United States Supreme Court Opinion in the Case of Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et al.,

Herold Law Report on the United States Supreme Court Opinion in the Case of Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et al., Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et al., 144 S. Ct. 2244 (2024) Robert S. Schwartz, Esq. Joseph M. Lemond, Esq. Judicial Limitation of the Powers …

States Buckling to Insurance Industry Demands

States are bowing to home insurers’ demands for insurance rate increases and lesser consumer protections to prevent residents from losing coverage. In the past year, one state stopped vetoing rate requests, while others allowed insurers to reduce storm coverage or expand the types of associated costs when setting rates. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis …

Security Lessons From the AT&T Data Breach

Private information belonging to nearly 73 million people was recently discovered for sale on the dark web. They all had one very important aspect in common—they were all customers of AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. Exposed data included personal identification numbers (PIN) and Social Security numbers, significantly increasing the …

Attorney Robert S. Schwartz, Esq. Presents Multistate CLE Program

A Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course presented by Herold Law, P.A. Shareholder Robert S. Schwartz, Esq. – “Unusually Important Federal Tax Cases: What Attorneys Need to Know” – is now available online from the National Academy of Continuing Legal Education and the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education. The program highlights six recent federal tax …

Delta Airlines Seeking Damages Over Microsoft CrowdStrike System Outage

Delta Airlines plans to seek millions of dollars in damages from Microsoft and CrowdStrike over a software outage which occurred on July 19, 2024.  The airline is pursuing damages for an estimated $300 to $500 million for over 7,000 canceled flights, service failures, and other losses.  Delta currently faces over 176,000 refund or reimbursement requests …

Homeowners Insurance 101:  Understanding Your Coverage

Understanding the extent of your homeowners’ insurance coverage is crucial.  This knowledge can guide you in purchasing the right coverage, potentially saving you from unexpected surprises in the future.  However, it is worth noting that dealing with an insurance company over a large claim can still present challenges. What Is Covered in Your Policy? In …

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