Workers' comp

A roundup of the latest workers' compensation stories affecting the property & casualty insurance world.

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Wildfires & their destruction

Deadly and destructive wildfires have destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses across the globe in 2018.

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Is Your Law Firm’s Data Secure Enough? Probably Not.

Cyberattacks are a fast-moving target, and it’s imperative that law firms, with their confidential client information, get ahead of them. Law.com’s reporting, however, shows that many law firms are poised to get caught flatfooted should hackers infiltrate their data. In this Instant Insights, we look at where the security holes are and what law firms should do to get up to speed.

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The robots are coming!

At issue now is how the new wave of robots will alter risks in the world and what that means for the insurance industry.

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The Big Four Are Gaining Global Momentum

The Big Four accounting firms are marching across the global legal market, moving beyond tax-related legal services and into employment, arbitration, cybersecurity and more. In this Instant Insights, we explore the Big Four global growth and what it means to law firms large and small.

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The latest ACA moves

The Trump administration has taken a lot of swipes at the Affordable Care Act this year. Here\'s a look at what\'s changed.

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Small business opportunities

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Industrial Test

Test of CRE Industrial

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SCOTUS Delivers (Mostly) Banner Term for Business

The U.S. Supreme Court term ended with a bang June 27, when Justice Anthony Kennedy revealed that he would retire from the bench after three decades. But even without that bombshell announcement, the term was a barn burner, with decisions ranging from the travel ban to abortion rights to voter laws. In this Instant Insights, we’re looking at the decisions that most closely affect businesses—those that will impact many of you and your clients.

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Are Big Law Associate Raises a Smart Move or a Shot in the Foot?

We haven’t heard the word “lemmings” used to describe reactions from law firms after Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy announced first-year associate to salary hikes to $190,000. Sure, a handful of firms have matched, but the historical rush by Big Law to keep pace has not played out—at least not yet. In this Instant Insights, we explore why the game of follow-the-leader has fewer participants this time around, and we take the pulse of reactions to the raises from clients, competitors and experts.

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The GDPR Deadline Hits. Now What?

Was it more hype than reality? With the deadline for the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation come and gone, here’s a look at how law firms and their clients braced for impact and now are grappling with the repercussions.

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Legal Leaders Toppled in the #MeToo Era

The last few weeks have demonstrated that the legal profession is hardly immune from sexual harassment and assault scandals engulfing workplaces in the #MeToo era. In this Instant Insights, we show you recent instances in which legal leaders have toppled from their positions amid such allegations and what the profession is doing about it to help stop the problem.

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‘Bigger in Texas’ is Law Firms' Expansion Strategy

Less than three months into 2018, more than half a dozen firms already have expanded or opened new offices in Texas,

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Gig Economy Reshapes the Law

As more companies turn to on-demand workers to save money and provide flexibility, changes in labor, privacy and tort law are at the fore. In this Instant Insights, we explore the evolving legalities and how they’re impacting the practice of law.

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Big Law Bonanza as Firms Add Locations

The new year got off to a bang with a wave of law firms opening offices here and abroad. Asia is a popular destination for growth as is Boston and Ireland. Of course, 2018 isn’t without its closures so far—Troutman Sanders shut down three overseas offices and Norton Rose Fulbright closed two more—but many firms are in expansion mode right now. This Instant Insights spots the trends and pulls them all together.

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When the Bottom Falls Out of Legal Education

The number of law school failures in recent years is unprecedented in the history of legal education. Lower enrollment, the high cost of paying faculty and a poor job market have spelled the end for five schools since 2014, with another on the brink of collapse. Here’s a closer look at what’s driving the declines.

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The Best Laid Plans for Marijuana Laws Go Astray

Not so fast, says the Department of Justice, on pot legalization. Just as California is poised to roll out its new marijuana laws, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has thrown a monkey wrench into plans devised by state lawmakers there and elsewhere who see potential tax revenues from making pot legal. In this Instant Insights, we show you the latest on the clash brewing over marijuana legalization and the complications arising.

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Law Schools Become Locus of Free Speech Clashes

Law schools historically have prided themselves as places where a robust exchange of ideas and beliefs about how we govern ourselves is protected. But a polarizing political environment has put that forum to the test. Speakers invited on law campuses have clashed with protestors, leaving law school administrators worried about campus security and about protecting the First Amendment rights of all parties involved. In this Instant Insights, we look at some of those run-ins and how schools are grappling with competing Constitutional rights.

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The Legal Profession's Future Through Susskind's Prism

Four years ago, Richard Susskind published the first edition of “Tomorrow’s Lawyers: An Introduction to Your Future.” With the rapid changes in the legal profession, tomorrow is now today. In this Instant Insights, you\'ll find excerpts from Susskind\'s second edition of \"Tomorrow\'s Lawyers\" plus analysis of his observations and predictions from top lawyers, scholars and students.

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The Weinstein Effect: The Hollywood Sex Scandal’s Impact on Big Law

Since the news broke of sexual harassment and assault claims against Harvey Weinstein, one of Tinseltown’s most powerful movie moguls, ALM journalists have closely covered its connection to law firms and the legal industry. Whether the impact has meant more business for lawyers working for Weinstein or the company he formerly ran or more worries for firms facing harassment claims against their own lawyers, the legal community has felt The Weinstein Effect. In this Instant Insights, we’ve brought those stories together and will continue to update the collection as news develops.

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Law Firms Court Clients with Online Business Tools

Some firms are developing their own digital products; others are pairing with tech companies to provide web-based tools. But whatever the arrangement, lawyers see the value of offering online business tools to woo startups and satisfy existing clients. With a click, clients now have access to documents such as articles of incorporation, employee offer letters, nondisclosure agreements, stock purchase agreements, cybersecurity policies and more. In this Instant Insights, you'll see which firms are leading the innovation, what online products they’re offering and the advantages they’re gaining by providing clients with the tech tools they need.

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How the Legal Profession Will Change in 2018

Looking Ahead to 2018, sexual harassment suits, law firm mergers and artificial intelligence are catching our eye, to name a few. In this Instant Insights, find out what’s on tap for law firms, in-house counsel, government attorneys and tech pros in the new year.

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Law Firms in China Refocus as Legal Business Shifts

Ten years ago, opening offices in Hong Kong and mainland China was the “it” strategy for many Big Law firms, as the country’s economy began to mirror Western capitalism. At that time, much of the investment was flowing in to China, with law firms eager to snag real estate work, IP matters and manufacturing deals. Today, there’s still work to go around, but much it is centered on outbound investment. In this Instant Insights, we show which firms are adapting to the changes in an era of slower growth, political tension and rising financial barriers.

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Cryptocurrency Is Coming to a Client Near You. Are You Ready?

Don’t know a Bitcoin from a Litecoin? Think blockchain is something kids play during recess? We’re here to help, counselor. Whether you’re just familiarizing yourself with the world of cryptocurrency or you’re up on the latest nuances of “mining,” you’ll find in this Instant Insights news and analysis on the myriad legal issues surrounding this fast growing technology.

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Fasten Your Seatbelts: Driverless Cars Leaving the Law in the Dust

Some of us recall when electric windows were a big deal. At the touch of a button, the glass magically hummed up and down. No more cranking. But a car that drove itself? Now that was something out of a Walt Disney movie. In this Instant Insights package, we show you how the law is evolving as driverless cars merge into the mainstream. You’ll also find stories about legal battles popping up and what’s happening in California, the hub for much of the industry.

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