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Compliance in Cannabis Can Be a Painstaking Task

Editor’s note: This story is based an Insurance Journal webinar, which is available on-demand. A longer version of this article is set to appear in the Insurance Journal May 16 print edition. Compliance in the cannabis industry presents a different …

Fox Point Expands E&O Liability Program for Small Business Risks

Fox Point Programs is expanding its professional liability insurance offerings for small businesses in more than 2,000 professional categories through the introduction of its FoxPro Defender series errors and omissions (E&O) coverage. This coverage is being launched in collaboration with …

Takeaways from Our Conversation on California’s New CBD Law

When California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 45 into law in early October, there was a lot of excitement in the state’s cannabis industry, particularly for businesses and insurance professionals specializing in the CBD business. The law allows for …

Coronavirus Raises Insurance Questions But Catastrophe-Tested Insurers Are Prepared

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause concern around the globe, the insurance industry is facing a potentially far-reaching impact but has the experience to handle what might come its way. Based on what the industry has learned from historical …

Wilson Elser Hires Sharp in New Jersey

Wilson Elser has hired James Sharp as of counsel in its New Jersey office. Sharp’s practice focus is professional liability and insurance defense with a particular emphasis on health care. He most frequently represents hospitals and health care facilities, physicians, …

Wilson Elser Names Calle of Counsel in California

Wilson Elser has named Ingrid Calle of counsel in its Los Angeles California office. Calle focuses her practice on product liability, toxic tort, trucking, premises and construction accident liability and commercial litigation. Calle was previously a partner at Tropio & …