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If Passed, Could ENDA Spark an Uptick in Employment Practices Litigation?

In our blog two months ago, we covered some of the issues that are poised to potentially affect the employment practices environment, including the unconstitutionality of DOMA, an uptick in religious discrimination and age discrimination, the use of criminal background checks for employment purposes, etc. Now we have ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, once again [...]

Cyber Risks, Data Breaches on the Rise; More Purchasing Insurance to Cover Exposure

Whether it’s a large corporation, a government agency, or small business, news of cyber security risks today is an everyday occurrence. Recently, the New York Times website was maliciously attacked by a group known as the “Syrian Electronic Army”, and although this isn’t what most companies have to worry about, it is a new twist [...]

Cyber Security Issue at Wyndham Hotels in Court Over FTC’s Authority

In July 2012, in our blog we discussed Wyndham Hotel Group’s cyber security breaches that took place from 2008-2010 and affected more than 500,000 customers, and the resulting lawsuit brought against the hotel giant by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC had alleged that misrepresentations were made in relation to the types of security measures the group had [...]

New Surveys Show Commercial Lines Insurance Rates Continue to Rise

Towers Watson, a global professional services company, recently released its latest Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS), indicating that insurance prices rose by almost 7% in aggregate during the fourth quarter of 2012. This marks the eighth consecutive quarter of price increases and the fourth showing increases across every line surveyed. Workers Compensation and Employment [...]

Demand for Excess Flood Insurance Rising

We’ve been talking a lot about Sandy and the residual effects of the hurricane that hit the Northeast last October. And in the coming months we’ll continue to do so as different issues continue to arise, putting insurance in the spotlight as businesses and residents learn about what is and isn’t covered during the claim process. One of the [...]

As Hotels Increase Investment in Renovations for 2013, Focus on Proper Project Management Is Key

After years of delaying capital expenditures, hotel companies are now taking the opportunity to renovate their properties. In fact in 2012, we saw more hotels renovating lobbies, restaurants, bars and fitness centers, and this trend will continue into 2013. Also, with the volume and scope of renovations increasing, large and small contractors that provide products and services [...]

Network Security and Privacy Issues for Hospitality Industry

Travel and hospitality is the world’s largest industry, with the World Travel and Tourism Council predicting revenues in excess of $15 trillion by 2017. Over 50% of all travel reservations are now made online, including hotel reservations, with data collected and stored that may include: names, addresses, personal email addresses, and of course, financial data [...]

After the Storm: Worker Safety Paramount During Clean-Up

The total cost of Superstorm Sandy’s damage on the East Coast are still unknown, with estimates of in excess of $50 billion in economic losses, and between $20-$25 billion in insured losses, according disaster-modeling company Risk Management Solutions. The human suffering and devastation, of course, is immeasurable with the death toll at about 160 and [...]