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Biden Signs #MeToo Law Curbing Confidentiality Agreements

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation curbing the use of confidentiality agreements that block victims of sexual harassment from speaking publicly about misconduct in the workplace. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden had acted on the bipartisan …

Uber Drops Arbitration, Confidentiality Requirements for Sexual Assault Claims

Uber Technologies Inc. said on Tuesday sexual harassment or assault victims will have the option to settle claims with the ride-hailing service without a confidentiality provision that prevents them from speaking about the incidents. Uber also said it will no …

Insuring the Olympic Games: Major Risks, Much Secrecy, Heavy Coverage

One hundred days to go before the 2012 Olympic Games open in London. As that day moves closer, preparations, which have been going on for some time, speed up. Today’s ceremony in a rainy Kew Gardens, presided over by Committee …

Validus, Transatlantic Make Peace; Confidentiality Agreement Signed

After rejecting offers from both Allied World Assurance and Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity, Transatlantic Holdings has opened the door to another formerly rejected suitor, Validus Holdings, Ltd. The two companies have entered into a confidentiality agreement with, which paves the …