PLUS Podcast

Reductions in Risk for Reductions in Force

In this episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by William Raven, Associate, for a discussion titled, “Reductions in Risk for Reductions in Force.” This episode dives into key considerations for any employer planning, or potentially planning, to downsize its workforce, including risk mitigation, legal compliance, severance considerations, messaging and more. 

In the first episode of Insurance Agent E&O, Dana Gittleman and Jeremy Zacharias from Marshall Dennehey delve into essential risk management tips for insurance professionals. They emphasize the importance of memorializing communications, the implications of proper documentation, and the critical nature of preserving attorney-client privilege. This episode provides valuable insights into handling claims effectively and navigating complex professional liability issues. Stay tuned for more practical tips and best practices in the forthcoming episodes of the series.

Lessons Employers Can Learn From The Recent Signal Chat Leak

In the latest episode of The Employment Law Counselor, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society, White and Williams Labor and Employment attorneys Laura Corvo and Andrea Moss examine the lessons employers can learn from recent news headlines involving government officials who inadvertently included a journalist on Signal Chat where sensitive information was discussed.  Looking at the news headlines from a slightly different angle, Laura and Andrea discuss the many risks employers face when their employees utilize electronic communication tools such as inadvertent disclosure of confidential information and exposure to workplace harassment claims.  Laura and Andrea offer suggestion for best practices in managing those risks including developing strong written policies, training and enforcement.

This episode of The Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), dives into recent executive orders which end Federal DEI programs and, among other things, encourage private sector employees to end “illegal DEI” programs. Victoria Fuller, Partner and Co-Chair of Labor and Employment Practice Group, and Laura Corvo, Counsel, are joined by Marlena Ellis, Associate, to discuss the implications of those executive orders on employers and offer some best practices employers should implement promptly to manage legal risks while still attracting and retaining high quality employees. 

In this episode of The Precipice, Peter engages with top mediators Mark Bunim, Jennifer Lupo, and Theo Cheng to explore the nuances of mediation. From tactics for overcoming impasses to addressing unethical behavior and successful deal-making, this episode delves into the mechanics, art, and science of mediation. Tune in to learn how these experts bring conflicting parties together to find resolution and how mediation processes can be both challenging and rewarding for all involved.

Potential Claims Surrounding Workplace Violence Incidents

The newest episode of The Employment Law Counselor Podcast, hosted by Jeff Stewart, Counsel, and Tanya Salgado, Partner, covers the topic of violence in the workplace and potential claims that employers face surrounding these incidents. The discussion covers the steps that employers can take when conducting their background checks, ban the box laws, understanding the laws in your jurisdiction, and policies employers should have in place that address workplace violence. 

In this episode of the PLUS podcast, "Managing Cybersecurity Threats in 2024," host David Shannon speaks with Heath Renfrow, a prominent privacy consultant from Fenix24, about data restoration and remediation following a data breach. They discuss the critical elements of restoring data, the importance of having professional restoration teams, and the misconceptions companies often have when dealing with ransomware attacks. Heath shares his extensive experience in cybersecurity, including his tenure as a CISO for the U.S. Army, and emphasizes the cost-saving benefits of early professional intervention in data restoration. This episode is essential for understanding the intricacies of cybersecurity threat management and the evolving landscape of data recovery efforts. 

In this episode of the Demystifying AI series, we dive deeper into how London market underwriters are integrating Artificial Intelligence into their businesses and underwriting practices. Building on our previous discussion of Generative AI, we explore the intended and unintended effects of AI adoption in the insurance industry. What new products are being developed to manage the risks associated with AI? And how can AI transform the underwriting process itself? Tune in to hear insights from industry experts on the evolving role of AI in the London market.

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 protect both individuals and businesses and common coverage issues. With insights from experiences professionals in this area, we uncover the key lessons for navigating these high-stakes cases. 

“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 Employment Law Counselor podcast, in collaboration with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS), host Jeff Stewart is joined by Laura Corvo, Counsel, White and Williams, for a discussion concerning the issues employers have surrounding remote work.