Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SharkCast

Business EN ↓ 28 episodes

SharkCast uncovers why companies are so frequently sued in U.S. Courts and shares ways to mitigate and navigate these lawsuits. Hosted by Dorsey attorney and author, Kent Schmidt, the podcast provides insights from guests on practical guidance for assessing litigation risks and managing the litigation process.

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Addressing Litigation Risks Unique to the New Realities of Remote Work 09.06.2023 47:36

In a post-pandemic environment, more people are still working from home than ever before. In this episode, Dorsey Partners Kent Schmidt , Nisha Verma , and Heather Dillion discuss the types of claims we are seeing and issues companies are facing in the brave new world of remote employment. This podcast is not legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship or create any duty...

The Fundamentals of Shareholder Litigation 09.06.2023 35:36

Every enterprise, from a large public company to a small private business, needs to be concerned about lawsuits from company’s ultimate owners – the shareholders or other stakeholders. In this episode, Dorsey Partners Kent Schmidt and Kirstin Schubert explore basic shareholder rights and how lawsuits are brought to assert and vindicate those rights. They unravel some of the complications that ari...

Tendering Claims to Insurers and Addressing Coverage Disputes 09.06.2023 43:12

In the litigation process, addressing and managing insurance coverage issues can be critical. In many cases, the complexity of litigation increases as a result of a side-contest over coverage. Insurers either deny coverage or agree that there is coverage subject to a reservation of rights. More issues emerge as the insurer seeks to control the costs and dictate the defense of the claim. In this ep...