AHERN|ELT to speak at GLA ALA HR Section Meeting on 11/30/17

Our own Reid Middleton, JD., will be speaking to the HR Section of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Reid’s presentation entitled, “2017 & Beyond… What’s Next for the Affordable Care Act?”, will cover the state of the insurance industry and discuss the efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the growth of the Professional Employer Organization (PEO), new benefit designs and strategies and a California Legislative Update.

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Reid Middleton is a California licensed attorney and insurance adviser with extensive business and legal expertise in employee benefit programs, business succession planning and overall risk management.

 

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Coming Soon: ACA Employer Penalty Assessments

On November 2, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued revised FAQs on the employer shared responsibility provisions under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Question sets 55-58 now detail the procedure the IRS will use to begin issuing proposed penalty assessments to employers that failed to comply with these provisions in 2015. Though the IRS was previously silent on the details of penalty assessments, this new information serves as a reminder to employers that compliance enforcement is a priority for the IRS.

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FREE Cybersecurity Planning Guide

Businesses both large and small need to be proactive in order to protect against growing cyber threats. As larger companies take steps to secure their systems, smaller, less secure businesses are becoming increasingly attractive targets for cyber criminals.

We have put together a comprehensive planning guide designed to help employers protect their business, information and customers from cyber threats. We hope you will find this guide useful, as it provides excellent advice on steps your firm can take to help mitigate one of the fastest and most frequent exposures we see come across our desks and those of our underwriting partners.

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Free Webinar: Identifying Risky Clients at the Outset

Identifying Risky Clients at the Outset

Please join DRI and LawyerGuard® for a complimentary Webinar on November 15th, 2017 that will touch on many different aspects of identifying risky clients, such as different types of risky clients, red flags for identifying risky clients, and types of risky cases. This presentation will also discuss ways to protect the firm through use of various client communication letters.

Who Should Attend

  • Law firms, particularly the individual(s) responsible for risk management within the firm

What You Will Learn

  • How to identify the troublesome client or case
  • How troublesome clients increase your firm’s risk to a malpractice claim
  • What are the red flags of a dishonest client
  • How can client communications letters protect the firm

Webinar seats are limited. Register now!

DATE: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
TIME: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Central

 

Presenters:

Kevin J. Sullivan is the program manager for the LawyerGuard Insurance Program, which provides lawyers’ professional liability insurance to law firms on a nationwide basis. He has over 30 years of professional liability underwriting /management experience, focusing on lawyers’ professional liability since 1995.

 

Thomas P. Sukowicz is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, working out of its Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago, and New York City offices. Tom has focused his practice for several years on advising attorneys on ethics and risk management issues and defending lawyers in professional disciplinary proceedings. He previously spent many years as a staff attorney at the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, where he investigated and prosecuted attorneys for professional misconduct.

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Trump Issues Executive Order on Healthcare

On October 12, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order on healthcare.  The operative provisions of the order relate to association health plans (AHPs), short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).  While the order does not have any immediate impact on existing law or regulations, it directs the federal regulatory agencies (the Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services) to consider drafting new regulations that could ultimately have significant impact on health insurance markets.

So what does it all mean?

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AHERN Update: Enhanced Cybersecurity Is Imperative For Arizona Lawyers

Stories about massive computer hacking appear with increasing frequency. The perpetrators include state actors, sophisticated criminal operators around the world, political groups, and disgruntled employees. Victims of cybercrime include major corporations, political campaigns, and government agencies. Unfortunately, lawyers are not immune from this phenomenon!

It is challenging to keep pace with rapidly changing technology and sophisticated cybercriminals. There are, however, steps that will significantly reduce your risk of data breaches.

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Practice Tip: Does Your Firm Have Adequate Insurance Limits?

The recession in recent years has caused many law firms to reevaluate their expenses. While thoughtful frugality can help keep a firm on solid financial footing, too much cost-cutting could put a firm in jeopardy.

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AHERN to speak at GLA ALA Santa Barbara / Ventura Section Meeting

Our own Kelley L. Milks will be speaking to the Santa Barbara / Ventura Section of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 about Cyber Liability Insurance.

Kelley’s presentation entitled, “The Wild West of Cyber Liability: What You Need To Know”, will cover the History of Privacy, Cyber Liability, Policy Endorsements, and Exclusions you should review carefully. Kelley will help you answer whether your existing policies cover this unique exposure to Cyber threats. Kelley will also explain what you should do before you explore buying coverage and what to know about your existing coverage.

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The Hartford Loss Prevention Tip: Crisis Management Planning – Ten Practical Tips

A crisis can strike a business at any given moment. Following the 10 tips noted in the article linked below will help you to quickly contain the crisis and recover from its impact.

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Toll Free: 800.282.9786

Local: 858.571.9030

Fax: 858.571.9010