Business owners need to determine if the CTA applies to them and, if so, how to comply. The Client Alert below from my colleague, Janel Clause, Esquire, will tell you all you need to know.
Attention business owners! AMM corporate attorney Janel Clause has posted a client alert to update you on the Corporate Transparency Act requirements that went into effect in January. #CTA, #corporatelaw https://bit.ly/48Fg1Sh
Recovery First offers a positive solution for law firms facing financial difficulties and wishing to exit a legal market as a result. Whether you wish to restructure and exit a less profitable area of law, or close your firm completely due to the rising costs of running a law firm, we can help. https://bit.ly/40DQwAq
Recovery First offers a positive solution for law firms facing financial difficulties and wishing to exit a legal market as a result. Whether you wish to restructure and exit a less profitable area of law, or close your firm completely due to the rising costs of running a law firm, we can help. https://bit.ly/40DQwAq
Legal Success Stories: Precision, Tenacity, and the Quiet Wins That Matter Imagine a law firm turning the tide in a complex merger, navigating cross-border regulations, financial hurdles, and intricate negotiations to ensure a seamless transition for their client. This story, like many others, reflects the tenacity, precision, and strategic thinking that define success in the legal field. From uncovering hidden insurance policies to help clients secure higher settlements, to restructuring firms on the brink of financial collapse, these cases exemplify how expertise and creativity drive remarkable outcomes for clients. This article explores these success stories and what they reveal about achieving excellence in law. https://lnkd.in/dkk58kAZ
Barnes & Thornburg Financial Services & Insurance Recovery Partner; Co-Chair Insurance Recovery & Counseling Practice Group
Choice of law is often critical to the outcome of an insurance dispute. Here, I discuss with Business Insurance how the 9th Circuit’s application of Texas law over Nevada was dispositive of the insurer’s ability to deny coverage based on an alleged omission in the policy application materials. #BTotallycovered #insurancerecovery
Appellate D&O ruling highlights choice of law disputes #AIG #coveragedisputes #riskmanagement https://bit.ly/3yCLmZS
ASIC has confirmed extracting more than $166m in legal penalties in 2022-23 whilst arguing the case for spending more on lawyers. https://lnkd.in/emnuaTm6 #asic #houseofrepresentativeseconomicsreferencescommittee #legalservicesdirections #litigation
STORY OF THE WEEK: Advice Exposed to Litigation – Even After Sale 🔔 Our report highlighting that former owners of advice businesses could still find themselves facing a claim from former clients drew strong reader interest this week... https://buff.ly/4bBNwai #RiskInfoNZ #FinancialAdvice
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are essential for protecting your interests during your lifetime, regardless of age or background. As Martin Lewis recently pointed out, he believes they may be even more important than a Will. But what exactly do they do? Find out in our latest blog here ⬇ #LPA #LastingPowersOfAttorney #Gorvins #FinancialPlanning #FutureSecurity #EstatePlanning
Ever wondered about the nuances of legal terms such as "Indemnify", "duty to defend" and "hold harmless"? This interesting and insightful read delves into the core nuances associated with these legal terms and explains the seemingly minute technicalities embedded in them. It also highlights the possible associated risks in drafting commercial contracts. Check it out 😊 ! #LegalTerms #CommercialContracts #RiskManagement
Q: My understanding is that any attorney fee provision in a contract needs to be explicit. Here is an unusual question. This particular contract has a section about mandatory mediation and other requirements from the client. And in this section, there is the following statement “If client fails to perform said required act, the client forfeits any right to the prevailing party contractual attorney's fees." That paragraph seems to reference a contractual provision for attorney's fees/costs, but there is no other provision in the contract, that even remotely addresses the subject of attorneys fees, liability for either party in the event of a lawsuit. My guess is that at one time there was a provision for attorneys fees for the prevailing party in this contract, but it was sent deleted by the insurance company that uses this as a standard contract and they failed to this part. If there was a provision for attorneys fees for prevailing party, wouldn’t it have to be spelled out more explicitly than that little snippet? A: The so-called "American Rule" is that absent a contractual agreement, statute, or rule allowing for them, attorney's fees are not usually recoverable. Just because there is no other explicit attorney fee provision in the contract doesn't per se mean the provision you are referencing isn't enforceable. Ideally, yes, it should be very explicit. However, in this instance, if an attorney were on the side that wants prevailing party attorney's fees (and there was no Court rule or statute I could lean on), they would probably argue that this reference is enough of an acknowledgement for them to be awarded. If they were on the side that doesn't ... (Answer Continues in Comments)
🚀 Dive into the complexities of insurance and labor law with expert advice from Joshua Epstein, partner at Morgan, Akins & Jackson, PLLC. Our new blog post provides valuable tips on managing exclusions and liabilities. Essential reading for all industry professionals. Discover more today! 📜🔍 https://hubs.li/Q02z0jR50 #PolicyExclusions #LegalAdvice #InsuranceLaw #CRSolutions
