A Recap on the Modern Trend to Impose Duty of Good Faith upon Primary Insurers
Written by: Cayton S. Chrisman, Esq. The insurance industry has long been undecided as to whether primary insurers owe a duty of good faith to excess insurers, and, if such a duty does exist, when that duty arises. On one hand, some jurisdiction
Daily Report: Nichole Hair on How the Pandemic Has Created a Shift in Client Communications
The Daily Report recently reported on a trend of rising client expectations for both law firms and in-house legal departments. According to a report cited in the article, rising client expectations are forcing law firms to embark on measures to
Canada’s Consumer Protection Privacy Act (CPPA) at Least One Year Away
Written by: Richard Sheinis, Esq. Canada’s Federal Privacy Law, the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act (PIPEDA) is over 22 years old. Its replacement, proposed Bill C-27, which introduces the Consumer Protection Pr
Medscape: Drew Graham on COVID Liability Claims Involving Post-Acute Care
In a MedScape story about a proliferation of new lawsuits resulting from care provided or delayed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Drew Graham, partner and leader of the Aging Services Practice Area at Hall Booth Smith, told the publication most of
U.S. News & World Report: Jacqueline Voronov on Understanding COVID Vaccine Mandates in Nursing Homes
In a story published in U.S. News & World Report about the status of COVID-19 vaccines in nursing homes, Jacqueline Voronov, New Jersey-based partner at Hall Booth Smith, said the vaccine mandate does not apply to nursing home residents, alt
Construction Dive: Joseph Herbert on Anti-Bias Clauses in Construction Contracts
In a Construction Dive article following a recent trend of including anti-harassment language in subcontracts to codify a unified approach against hate on job sites, Joseph F. Herbert III, partner and co-chair of the Construction Practice Area a
Daily Report: John E. Hall, Jr. on How Your Firm Can Best Handle Its Retirement Policy
Founding Partner John E. Hall, Jr. interviewed with the Daily Report for their two-part series on law firm retirement policy. The story follows a development where a well-known attorney decided to leave his firm on account of their retirement po
Law.com: Andrew Hazen Offers Career Insights
In a profile published on Law.com as part of the publication’s “How I Made it to Partner” series, Andrew K. Hazen, partner at Hall Booth Smith, provides unique career insights on his journey, including being elected to the firm’s partner
European Union Considering a Complete Ban on Facial Recognition Technology
Written by: Gabriel Lopez, Esq. Earlier this month, European Union (EU) lawmakers began political debate on the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). The legislation focuses on regulating the use of artificial intelligence in society. T
North Carolina Court of Appeals Limits Seagraves Test: Implications for Employers
Written by: Laura Gregory, Esq. Recently, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a holding that declined to extend the Seagraves test, which is used by courts to determine whether an employee constructively refused suitable employment when t