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Witnesses make the business case for diversity at congressional hearing

By Amanda Maine, J.D.The House Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion held a hearing to examine the economic benefits that result from the implementation of robust implementation of diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies at corporations and firms. The hearing was bipartisan … Continue reading

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Guidance on conducting insurance business in terms of section 5 of the Insurance Act

Section 5(1) of the Insurance Act 2017 prohibits any person from conducting insurance (including reinsurance) business in South Africa unless licensed under the Act. Under section 5(2), a foreign re/insurer will be regarded as conducting insurance business in South Africa … Continue reading

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Does your business or organization need to obtain a Spotted Lanternfly Permit?

I first became aware of the spotted lanternfly (“SLF”) when, as a Penn State Football season ticket holder, I received a notice that I was supposed to search my car for any evidence of SLF presence before leaving my home … Continue reading

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FLORIDA BUSINESS LITIGATION: CLAIMS FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES DO NOT IMPOSE ADDITIONAL BURDENS ON PLAINTIFFS ASSERTING FRAUD CLAIMS

Punitive damages punish and dissuade wrong-doers from committing egregious acts by increasing the damages award to exceed compensable injuries. Cooper Indus., Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group, Inc., 532 U.S. 424, 432 (2001) (the purpose of punitive damages is to punish … Continue reading

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SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon Honors Five Great Success Stories at 2019 Small Business Awards Luncheon

Each year SCORE Lancaster-Lebanon honors five local small businesses for their success. This year’s winners included both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses. It also included new companies and those taking their products and services to another level. I could tell you … Continue reading

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