Jet Engine Crash Takes Insurer on a $6.7 Million Ride
Reading Time: 5 Minutes. Overview: A damaged jet engine, a hefty insurance payout, and a lawsuit – this case has it all. An insurance company is suing a trucking company and its subcontractors after a jet engine it insured was damaged during transport. The insurer claims the subcontractors’ negligence led
Preventive Care Coverage at Risk Under the Affordable Care Act
Reading Time: 4 minutes Case Overview: A recent decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has cast doubt on the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the body responsible for recommending preventive care services covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to a Law Dork
Judgment Preservation Insurance: Protecting Against Appellate Shocks
Reading Time: 5 minutes Understanding Judgment Preservation Insurance JPI is a specialized insurance product that provides financial protection against the risk of a judgment being overturned or reduced on appeal. In essence, it allows parties to “lock in” a portion of their awarded damages, even if the initial judgment is
U.S. Department of Education Makes Final Amendments to Title IX Regulations – A Compliance Guide
The U.S. Department of Education has released the unofficial version of the final revisions to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These regulations, which were anticipated for late summer, will be published in the Federal Register on April 29, 2024, and take effect on August 1, 2024, addressing
Celebrating PRIDE
“Pride is recognition. Pride is celebration. Pride is acknowledgement. Pride is hope.” –Trelvis D Randolph It’s all about Different. This is the catchphrase found in every article, post, brochure, and statement that we make as a firm. Different could mean a lot of things in the context in which we
QPWB Launches Securities Litigation Division Led by New Partner, Anthony C. Varbero
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) is pleased to announce the establishment of its new Securities Litigation Division, headed by our New York hub partner, Anthony C. Varbero. The new offering expands the comprehensive list of legal services provided to the firm’s clients while opening the door for a
QPWB’s Chicago Hub Gains New Group of Attorneys Bolstering The Firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Chicago, IL – June 18, 2024 Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A. (QPWB), a leading national litigation law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of a distinguished group of attorneys to its Chicago Hub. This strategic expansion enhances the firm’s capabilities in defending transportation, construction, product liability, and commercial
Josie Harris-Walton & Sofia Yassin Join QPWB’s Business Risk Division
Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of Atlanta-based partner Josie Harris-Walton, and Los Angeles-based associate Sofia Yassin, to the Business Risk Division, chaired by Chicago-based Partner Tony Schumann. The Business Risk Division is a strategic initiative offering services designed to meet the evolving needs
QPWB Announces Complex Deal Division Led by Shaka A. Scott
Miami, FL – June 3. 2024 – Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) is proud to announce the launch of its new Complex Deal Division, designed to provide comprehensive legal solutions for industries regularly facing challenging business transactions. This division will be led by Shaka A. Scott, a distinguished
Understanding The FTC’s Ban on Non-Compete Employment Contracts
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has proposed a landmark rule to ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts stirring significant debate within labor and employment law circles. At Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A., we are proud to specialize in Workers Compensation Defense and associated Labor and Employment matters, and believe