An examination of the DOI‘s May 27th decision resulting in fining John Paul Gutschlag of Frisco, Texas $6,500 for his actions.
Insurance Law | Massachusetts
New Law Sets $47,476 As Minimum Salary for Overtime
The new rule, effective December 1, 2016, raises the minimum level full-time salaried white collar workers must earn before an employer can claim a legal exemption from paying overtime.
Mass. DOI Fines Producer $8000 For Failing To Report Administrative Proceedings
May 24, 2016 – The case involves an Amica call center employee with nonresident licenses in multiple states.
The Most Important Point You Need To Know About The New Federal Trade Secrets Act
On May 11, 2016 President Obama signed the “The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016” (“DTSA”). The bill that the President signed had broad bipartisan support, passing the House of Representative with a vote or of 410 in favor and two against and the Senate by a unanimous vote. Before the enactment of DTSA, statutes regulating trade […]
Landy Agency Wins E&O Suit against Utica Mutual over Unfair Competition Exclusion
On April 19, 2016 the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a decision in favor of the Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Landy Agency”), of 75 Second Avenue, Needham, against the Utica Mutual Insurance Company “Utica”). The Court’s ruling found that Utica had a duty to defend a suit […]
