PLUS Podcast

In this episode of the PLUS Podcast, we dive into the complexities of defending shareholder class action claims in the UK, and their implications for corporates and D&O insurers alike. We explore the steps legal teams and directors must take when faced with a claim, from defence strategies, and key battlegrounds, to effective insured to insurer engagement. We discuss critical actions to protec...

“Issues Surrounding the Remote Workforce” Most workplaces learned how to operate remotely because they had to in 2020.  Now, several years later, it is clear remote work is here to stay. However, did your company implement the appropriate policies to manage a remote workforce? Have you updated job descriptions to indicate which positions are eligible for remote work? In this week’s episode of the...

Wage and Hour Issues Abound in 2024 In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor Hosted by Jeff Stewart, in collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff is joined by Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment practice group. Their discussion focuses on the rise of wage and hour claims, what policies employers should have in place for large and smal...

Welcome to Demystifying AI , your go-to podcast series dedicated to demystifying the world of artificial intelligence. In this inaugural episode, we dive into the basics of AI, exploring how it has surged into our lives and transformed industries over the past 18 months. As generative AI becomes a fixture in news, industry reports, and strategic planning, it's crucial to grasp its fundamental...

Talking Politics Can Lead to Employer Liability This episode of The Employment Law Counselor Hosted by Jeff Stewart, features guest John Baker, Director of Labor Relations, Del Lago Resort and Casino. In advance of the upcoming presidential election, Jeff and John discuss what restrictions employers can put in place about discussing politics in the workplace, what protections employees have and ho...

In our latest episode, David Shannon and Ryan Friel of Marshall Dennehey unpack the implications of a significant SEC amendment, shedding light on its impact on compliance frameworks and reporting obligations. Understanding these regulatory nuances is paramount for organizations preparing for heightened scrutiny in the coming years. Tune in as we equip you with practical insights and actionable ad...

Introducing “The Precipice,” the podcast series dedicated to illuminating the horizon of management and professional liability. Featuring conversations with professional liability claims and underwriting executives, experts, ethicists, and leading lawyers involved in the prosecution and defense of management and professional liability claims, each episode offers a deep dive into the what is in vie...

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Scott Casher, Partner and Co-Chair, Labor and Employment Practice Group, joins host Jeffrey Stewart for a discussion on what the future holds for Non-Compete Agreements in the United States after the ban proposed by the FTC. Jeff and Scott briefly discuss the history of non...

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff is joined by Tanya Salgado, Partner, to discuss how religious discrimination and religious harassment claims are expected to rise dramatically in the next year. With religious protests around the country being a topic of discussion in the workplace, it is imperative for...

Introducing “The Precipice,” the podcast series dedicated to illuminating the horizon of management and professional liability. Featuring conversations with professional liability claims and underwriting executives, experts, ethicists, and leading lawyers involved in the prosecution and defense of management and professional liability claims, each episode offers a deep dive into the what is in vie...

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Laura Corvo, Counsel, joins host Jeff Stewart for a discussion of AI in the workplace and the potential liabilities employers face. Jeff and Laura cover AI in the hiring process, recent laws trying to address it and how employers are utilizing the tool. They also talk about...

 Join us for an insightful discussion on the latest and upcoming claims that insurers and private company policyholders are likely to encounter. We'll explore the nuances of D&O, Employment Practices Liability, and Fiduciary Liability coverage within typical private company policies. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve in understanding the evolving insurance needs of businesses in the new...

In this episode, host Jeff Stewart sits down with Tom Hams, Managing Director, National EPLI Practice Leader at Aon, to discuss all things EPLI in The Employment Law Counselor podcast. Among the topics covered are recent nuclear verdicts, attacks on DEI initiatives and wage and hour lawsuits.  Jeff and Tom also preview the upcoming Professional Liability Underwriting Society EPLI Symposium. Specia...

Introducing "The Precipice," the podcast series dedicated to illuminating the horizon of management and professional liability. Featuring conversations with professional liability claims and underwriting executives, experts, ethicists, and leading lawyers involved in the prosecution and defense of management and professional liability claims, each episode offers a deep dive into the what...

 David Shannon, a partner at Marshall Dennehey who specializes in privacy law and incident response, initiates a discussion with Stephen Ramey, a forensic investigator at IronGate Cybersecurity, a leading cybersecurity firm. As they delve into the cybersecurity landscape for the new year, David and Stephen reflect on the persisting threat of ransomware, citing prevalent groups like LockBit, ALPHV/...

Join us for the conclusion of our introductory series on design professional liability claims, where we dissect the crucial concept of standard of care. Attorney Anne Myers, who specializes in defending design professionals, shares invaluable insights into how this standard shapes liability. Gain essential knowledge for navigating this complex terrain, empowering brokers and insurance professional...

Explore the vital role of risk management in the practice of design professionals in this episode of Design Professional Liability . Hosts Alison Weinstein and Andy Treloar delve into the need for a continuous and proactive approach, highlighting its dual benefits of protecting against claims and preemptively averting them. Join Alison and Andy as they provide practical tools to steer design profe...

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff Stewart sits down with Chris Williams from Travelers to understand how insurers underwrite EPLI policies, including what information they need, what factors they look at most, and even what industries they may stay away from.  In addition, Chris and Jeff preview PLUS’s upcomin...

In this episode, hosts Alison Weinstein and Andy Treloar deliver a succinct introduction to this specialized and intricate field, linked to the construction industry. Design professionals, integral to numerous facets of our daily lives, navigate a landscape of highly technical and diverse claims. Join us as we dissect the intricacies, providing profound insights into the significance of these clai...

In the newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff Stewart interviews Mitch Terk, Vice President of Claims for Nexus Specialty, to explore how insurers and panel counsel work together.  They have an insightful discussion on how an insurance company selects and assigns panel counsel, building relationships, and avoiding surpris...

In this episode of the Employment Law Counselor, hosted by Jeff Stewart in collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Jeff is joined by Nancy Conrad, Managing Partner, Lehigh Valley Office, for a discussion about how a new lawsuit is assessed and handled in the first days after receiving the case.  They look at how different parties – a business, an attorney and an insurance c...

 In Demystifying NFTs Episode 5, Alice Budge, Jennifer Stivrins and Vito Marzano welcome guest contributor, Kieran Quigley of Mosaic Insurance to the podcast.  At the top of the podcast, Jennifer and Vito share updates on the SEC's latest enforcement actions against Impact Theory and Stoner Cats.  Kieran then leads the group in a spirited discussion on underwriting of companies with NFT risks...

In this episode of Managing Cybersecurity Threats in 2023, our host David Shannon of Marshall Dennehey is joined by Brendan McGann of Arete to discuss mid-year data breach trends. From increased ransom demands and paying for data deletion, to an uptick in breaches within the professional services industry, David and Brendan analyze what’s happened so far in 2023 – and trends they anticipate will l...

Documents are important for employers and supervisors to obtain and control the narrative to avoid litigation in layoffs or terminations. In many cases, documentation will stop a claim before it starts.  In the newest episode of the Employment Law Counselor hosted by Jeff Stewart in collaboration with Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Laura Corvo, attorney at White and Williams, joins J...

In today’s episode, Stephanie and John discuss a recent Supreme Court decision that has the potential to upset well-settled law on the fundamental question of when a court may exercise jurisdiction over a corporate defendant. Ultimately, the decision enforced a Pennsylvania law requiring out-of-state companies that register to do business in Pennsylvania to agree to appear in Pennsylvania courts o...