Court: Insurer Must Defend Policyholder In Construction Lawsuit Alexander J. Anglim Construction defect claims continue to be a fertile source of insurance coverage disputes. Too often, disputes arise because insurers try to stretch exclusions beyond their intended scope. A recent decision from a federal District Court in Massachusetts (applying Massachusetts law) provides an example. In…
3 Tips to Start a Business in 2023 Starting a business doesn’t need to be from a calculated effort. Yes, you will need a solid business plan and funding to get going, but more times than not, businesses are created out of a pain point or need in the market. Take Airbnb for instance, the…
Client Alert: The FTC Proposes Ban on Noncompetes Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would prohibit employers and employees from entering into noncompete agreements. In the very near future, the proposed rule will enter the federal register, which will trigger a 60-day public comment for stakeholders. A compliance date would…
OGC Clients Make Entrepreneur’s 44th Annual Franchise 500 Ranking! Congratulations are in order for four of our clients who found themselves on Entrepreneur’s 44th Annual Franchise 500! The ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the past year, and how franchisors have adapted and evolved…
Winter Insurance Alert For Building Owners—Avoiding Uninsured Losses Due To Frozen Pipes Alexander J. Anglim With the onset of winter, there are steps that landlords and other building owners should take to guard against damage caused by frozen pipes – and to maximize their insurance coverage in the event of a loss. Every winter, building…
Litigation Over COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims Continues Alexander J. Anglim When COVID-19 caused businesses to shut down, many looked to their insurance companies for relief under their “business income” insurance provisions. Many insurers declined to cover such claims, resulting in litigation. Based on press reports, it seems that most of the trial-level decisions in…
