Timely Notice

Jared T. Greisman, co-chair of Goldberg Segalla’s First-Party Property Coverage subgroup, joins the Timely Notice podcast to discuss the unprecedented situation COVID-19 presents for insurers. Drawing on his background in handling massive losses stemming from catastrophes like hurricanes and wildfires, Jared notes how all those pale in comparison to the national and international scope of the current pandemic. As for first-party property policies, Jared highlights the key issues relating to coverage for business interruption, extra expenses, and civil authority. He specifically addresses the contentious issues over the insuring agreement requirements and exclusions. Jared closes by discussing legislative and regulatory developments, such as in New Jersey, that seek to impose on insurers an obligation to cover business interruption losses relating to COVID-19, irrespective of whether coverage would be excluded by the policy terms as purchased.

Goldberg Segalla’s Jeffrey Cunningham and Dan Lust talk TRL, offering businesses and professionals insight into the hazards associated with the newest technologies and social media trends. They cover everything from TikTok to personal cell phone usage to ransomware and more. Plus, Jeff and Dan analyze the current status of social media case law.   

Goldberg Segalla’s Albert Alikin, Marc Voses and Courtney Zucker join Timely Notice for an update of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Marc and Courtney give a brief overview of what types of businesses must comply, offer tips on taking the first steps toward compliance and provide insight into the first lawsuits referencing CCPA. Plus, they flag noteworthy changes in the February 2020 AG Guidelines update.

Goldberg Segalla’s Colin Willmott and Jacqueline Siegel join the show to discuss Title VII cases before the Supreme Court regarding LGBTQ discrimination. Colin and Jacqui dig into Title VII and other state laws pertaining to sexual orientation and gender identity protections. They also take a look at three cases pending before the Supreme Court that could have a significant impact on LGBTQ employees and the community as a whole. 

Tom Segalla welcomes Michael Hamilton to the show to continue the series on the Child Victims Act: State by State. Mike, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Philadelphia office, discusses the law in Pennsylvania. Mike gives an overview of the law, compares Pennsylvania law to other states with similar laws, and considers impacts on the insurance industry. Check out more Timely Notice episodes for coverage of the Child Victims Act in other states. 

In this crossover episode, Jonathan Schwartz is joined by John Hurley of the Property Liability Resource Bureau to discuss their picks for the most interesting property coverage cases of 2019. The pair address the significance of the term dwelling, after the Idaho Supreme Court’s decision in McFarland v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Corp. They then examine what it means to be an impartial appraiser, pursuant to the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision in Owners Ins. Co. v. Dakota Station II Condo. Ass’n.

Tom Segalla welcomes Jonathan Schwartz to the show to continue the series on the Child Victims Act: State by State. Jonathan, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Chicago office, discusses the law in Illinois. Jonathan gives an overview of the law, compares Illinois law to other states with similar laws, and considers impacts on the insurance industry. Check out more Timely Notice episodes for coverage of the Child Victims Act in other states. 

Goldberg Segalla's Jonathan Schwartz welcomes Eric Marler and Carrie Graziani of Hanover Insurance Group for a discussion of the Me Too movement, potential directors and officers’ liability, and its effect on corporate culture and risk management. Eric and Carrie focus on the legal issues surrounding sexual harassment at the executive level, including D&O coverage, shareholder derivative and class action litigation, and the legislative response to sexual harassment claims. They also explore the #metoo movement’s impact on corporate culture, as well as what companies can do to mitigate financial risk created and intensified by discriminatory conduct and sexual harassment litigation. 

Tom Segalla welcomes Jeff Kingsley to the show to continue the series on the Child Victims Act: State by State. Jeff, the co-chair of Goldberg Segalla’s Global Insurance Services practice, discusses the law in New York. Jeff gives an overview of the law, compares New York’s law to other states with similar laws, and considers impacts on the insurance industry. Check out more Timely Notice episodes for coverage of the Child Victims Act in other states. 

Goldberg Segalla's Adam Dolan and David Choi join the show to discuss the USDA's interim final rules for domestic hemp production. Adam and David shed light on how the laws regarding hemp have evolved, what existing or prospective producers of hemp should be aware of regarding the USDA's regulations, how the regulations affect interstate commerce, and more. 

Tom Segalla welcomes Chris Cavallo to the show for another episode of the special series on the Child Victims Act: State by State. Chris, a partner in Goldberg Segalla’s Newark office, continues the conversation in New Jersey. Chris provides an overview of the law, compares New Jersey’s law to other states with similar laws, and considers impacts on the insurance industry. Check out more Timely Notice episodes for coverage of the Child Victims Act in other states. 

Neil Magenheim of Lex Machina joins Goldberg Segalla's Jonathan Schwartz for a discussion of data analytics in the practice of law. Neil explains what clients can learn about private practitioners from available data, as well as how entities of all sizes can utilize data analytics to promote transparency in the law. Neil also shares some anecdotes about various firms’ successful use of data analytics in practice, including what they can learn about opposing counsel and judges. He concludes with his thoughts on the future of legal analytics.   

Tom Segalla returns to host the show for a special series on the Child Victims Act: State by State. He welcomes Al Alikin, a partner in Goldberg Segalla's Los Angeles office, to begin the conversation in California. Tom and Al offer an overview of the law, compare the law to the New York equivalent, consider impacts to the insurance industry, and more. 

Shiraz Saeed, National Cyber Practice Leader at Starr Insurance, joins Jonathan Schwartz on the show to share his insights on the regulation of biometric information. Shiraz explores the history of biometric information use and the regulatory response to the increased use of biometric information. He then discusses the contours of biometric privacy statutes, such as the Illinois BIPA. Shiraz also opines on how statutes like the Illinois BIPA have influenced the insurance industry, including new developments in network security and privacy policies. 

Goldberg Segalla's James Macri and Marc Brown join Timely Notice to talk about deed forgery. The two discuss the types of fraud that exist in real property transactions and offer an overview of forgeries in real property documents. They also cover problems associated with deed forgeries, common fraud schemes used with alleged forgeries, and burdens of proof for forgery claims.

Goldberg Segalla’s Joe Hanna, Dustin Osborne, and Anthony Kroese join Timely Notice to discuss the unanimous vote from the NCAA Board of Governors permitting student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness. Dustin and Anthony debate how this change will affect college athletics, how this will affect the definition of amateurism, if college athletes should be able to profit at all, and much more.

Goldberg Segalla’s David Choi and Adam Dolan join the podcast to talk about the rash of vape-related illnesses, and what the e-cigarette and cannabis industries should be doing to protect the public and themselves. The two discuss what is causing the illnesses, potential future litigation, allegations that may be raised, and how manufacturers can combat those allegations.

Goldberg Segalla's Joe Hanna joins Jonathan Schwartz for this Pay it Forward Friday episode. Joe discusses the history of Bunkers in Baghdad, a not-for-profit charity that collects and sends golf balls, clubs, and equipment to troops around the world. Joe shares the motivation behind starting the charity, the impact it has made, and what he has learned along the way. 

Goldberg Segalla’s Al Alikin and Marc Voses join the podcast for an episode on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Al and Marc discuss the intent of the CCPA, threshold requirements, and a comparison to the GDPR. They also dig into enforcement, exceptions to compliance, and coverage implications on violations. Plus, they share resources and materials available through the firm for more information on this topic. 

Goldberg Segalla's Dan Lust returns to the show to discuss the developing world of online sports gambling. Dan begins by exploring the Supreme Court’s 2018 Murphy decision. He then opines on the impact of the growth of online sports gambling on the insurance and risk management industries, with special attention to the potential for new and increased exposures as legalized gambling becomes even more widespread.