Summary As many of you know, there has been a surge in privacy litigation across California and the nation, targeting ordinary business practices involving website tracking and video streaming. With statutory damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, these cases can quickly escalate into seven-figure exposures—even for small businesses. This alert identifies some of…
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I Received A Demand Letter, Now What? Initial Steps Businesses Should Take
In uncertain economic climates, it’s common to see a rise in demand letters as businesses experiencing or anticipating financial pressure are motivated to pursue faster, lower-cost mechanisms to resolve disputes. A “demand letter” is a formal written communication from a party (often a vendor, current or former business partner, creditor, or other counterparty) asserting a…
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Why Every Employer Needs Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
One question we hear frequently from our corporate clients is: “Do we really need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?” The answer is yes – EPLI is no longer optional. It’s an insurance necessity. What is EPLI? Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a type of insurance separate and apart from comprehensive general liability insurance and is…
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Just the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) – Extension of FFCRA Benefits into 2021
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, better known as the $900 billion COVID-19 rescue stimulus bill. Among other provisions, the final bill modifies the paid leave provided by the Family First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"). Under the FFCRA, certain employers were required to provide Emergency Paid Sick…
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