In addition to the featured articles below, make sure you visit the Primerus Coronavirus Updates page
here
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Mandatory Indemnification: Sue Me and You'll Pay My Attorneys' Fees
Owners of corporations and limited liability companies can have statutory and contractual obligations to indemnify officers, directors, managers, and members for legal fees incurred in defending litigation. Ryan M. Billings discusses equity holders' exposure to legal fees when a company brings suit against its former officers, directors, managers, or members.
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Can You Really Be Anonymous on the Internet?
As social media and on-line platforms continue to expand, many people still believe that they can maintain their anonymity on the internet and make comments without consequences.
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The Future Fund Has Launched
Today, on Wednesday 20 May 2020, the UK Government’s Future Fund has officially opened its doors. With applications being processed on a “first come, first served” basis and a pot of £250 million Government funding available, we will get straight to the important points that you need to know.
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COVID-19: Insurance Coverage and Legislative Risk Shifting
The impact on business caused by COVID-19 is beyond what any person could have expected as the United States entered 2020. In the span of a few months, more than 20 million people in the U.S. lost their jobs, erasing 10 years of job gains.
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Supreme Court Holds That Title VII Prohibits Discrimination Against LGBTQ Employees
On June 15, 2020 the United States Supreme Court held, in a landmark decision, that the prohibition against workplace discrimination on the basis of sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees from discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.
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NOW 2.0: The (New) Conditions You, As an Entrepreneur, Have to Meet
The Emergency bridging measure for sustained employment (NOW) will be extended for the period from June up to and including September 2020. Several conditions and rules have changed. Which rules apply now?
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What is a Final Disposition Agent Anyway?
Many of our Estate Planning clients come to us with the understanding that they are in need of certain basic documents to ensure that in the event of their incapacity or death, subsequent decisions related to their healthcare or their personal property will be handled in a manner that is in accordance with their wishes.
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A webinar series hosted by Primerus members is ongoing. Click
here
for a full schedule of webinars and to register.
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Primerus Small Group Round Tables
Primerus invites you to join a small group round table discussion via Zoom Video Conference. Connect with Primerus lawyers and other in-house counsel/corporate executives for a 30-35 minute session. The group will entertain dialogue on a variety of topics including but not limited to the following:
- Do you have specific questions about your business operation during the Pandemic? (Employment, Cyber Security, Technology, Business Overhead, Insurance, Contracts, etc.)
- Are you interested in hearing from others on how they are leading their organizations through the ongoing challenges?
- Do you simply want to fight social isolation?
If you are interested in joining an upcoming session email
Chris Dawe
for scheduling options.
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Primerus is a society of the world's finest independent, boutique law firms. With nearly 200 member firms in 50 countries, Primerus provides clients easy access to the right lawyer, with the right skills, in the right location, and at the right cost. We seek out, accept and retain only the best firms for membership. Each firm is screened to ensure its commitment to excellence as embodied in the Six Pillars: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.
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The Primerus Client Resource Institute
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The Primerus Client Resource Institute (PCRI) is the client section of the Primerus membership intended for in-house counsel, risk managers, claims managers, and corporate executives who are responsible for the legal affairs of their companies. Given the challenges of doing business in today's fast-paced, global economy, it has never been more important for companies around the world to develop trusted relationships with law firms that offer high quality legal services at reasonable fees. Primerus seeks out, screens and audits our firms to make sure we have only the finest, so companies in need of legal services can call upon any Primerus lawyer with complete confidence that he or she is reasonably priced, highly competent, and worthy of your trust.
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Marketplace
Below is a list of the Primerus approved industry service providers currently offering special pricing advantages and discounts to Primerus members worldwide.
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To read past issues of the Paradigm magazine, click
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Legal Disclaimer: The general information contained in this e-Newsletter is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal advice, and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. You should consult legal counsel regarding your individual circumstance.
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