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The Need for Directors & Officers (D&O) Coverage
Directors and officers, or D&O, liability insurance protects directors from damages or the costs of defending a lawsuit in the event they are sued over errors, omissions, misstatements, misleading statements or breaches of duty. It does not, however, protect against intentionally wrongful acts.
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New Drug Conundrum for Businesses
Employers have been able to largely stay out of the conflict between states and the federal government over medical-marijana laws by retaining their ability to fire workers for use of pot (read full article)
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Affordable Care Act Update
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) added Internal Revenue Code section 6051(a)(14), which requires employers to report the aggregate cost of employer-sponsored group health plan coverage on their employees' Forms W-2. This LaMair Mulock Condon Co. Legislative Brief sets forth the Q&A interim guidance as provided by the IRS.
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Health Care Reform: Top 5 Issues
According to Maureen Maly, a partner with the firm Faegre & Benson, LLP employers should be focused on five main issues with the health care reform. Read the full article and then contact your LMC Account Executive for solutions to these issues.
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Obesity Rate is on the Rise

"NCCI confirms anecdotal data that workers' compensation claims are generally much more costly for obese versus non-obese workers." (read more) |
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Manage Workplace Stress
Stress is a normal part of everyday life. Everyone experiences it. In fact 75 percent of Americans consider their jobs stressful. The good news is that it's possible to manage. Plan and prioritize, do not panic, slow down, focus are just a few suggestions.
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EEOC Issues Final ADA Amendements Act Regulations
On March 25, 2011 the EEOC published, at long last, regulations interpreting the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA). The EEOC has posted Questions and Answers and a Fact Sheet on the final regulations.
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New LMC Webinars!
Workers Compensation 101

Space is limited
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/604479800
Presented by Tim Lefler, Risk Consultant
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| Our WC 101 seminars are geared towards improving your claim management program and cover such topics as when and how to conduct accident investigations, establishing an effective return to work program, and avoiding pitfalls that increase claim payout. |
| Title: | Workers Compensation 101 | | Date: | Tuesday, May 17, 2011 | | Time: | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT |
| After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. |
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