United States: Fiduciary Breach Claim Based On Oral Representation Can Proceed

A federal district court in New Jersey held that oral misrepresentations may support a breach of fiduciary duty claim under ERISA.  Plaintiff Richard Lees was hired by American Re–Insurance Company, although he was paid by another entity called SMS.  When American sought to transfer Lees to its payroll, Lees allegedly agreed to the transfer only if he would be treated as if he had been on American’s payroll the entire time for the purpose […]

By | March 23rd, 2015 ||

United States: Blizzards, Hurricanes, And That Dreaded TORCON Index

Many “it was the worst day of my life” stories begin with a weather event. I will never forget sitting with a client in an early April morning mediation several years ago when she received a call on her cell phone. She was told that she should not come to work that day. And that the company’s entire service truck fleet had just been wiped out. It was a very bad day. On the […]

By | March 22nd, 2015 ||

United States: 5 Most Lucrative Side Hustles For Professionals Needing Higher Income

Christina Stoneburner was quoted in the Main Street article “5 Most Lucrative Side Hustles for Professionals Needing Higher Income.” Full text can be found in the March 11, 2015, issue, but a synopsis is below.

If you’re thinking about taking on a part-time gig, here’s a look at five of the most lucrative, and how to stay within the boundaries of your full-time employer’s “conflict of interest” policy.
Per diem attorney
If you have a law degree […]

By | March 22nd, 2015 ||