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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread with a staggering speed as it reshapes industries through improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. However, the meteoric rise and adoption of AI technology—including ChatGPT—can overshadow some valid concerns around security and privacy. Addressing those concerns, this repor...

Family offices continue to be the preferred way for ultra-high net worth individuals and families to manage assets and to support the goals and legacy of their family. But with more than 14,000 family offices across the globe facing new challenges and complexities, raising concerns about whether their operating model is providing the transparency a...

People are critical to a family office’s long-term success. However, recruiting top talent continues to be a great challenge when there’s a shortage of top talent in a tight labor market. Compounding the problem, many family offices lack robust training and development plans to prepare next-generation family members and existing employees to step i...

During this interview, attorney Jason Kohout shares the legal developments and highlights from his panel discussion on the regulatory, trust, tax, and estate planning update at the Family Office and Wealth Advisor Forum. Discover what to watch out for, what to stop worrying about, and what you should consider doing to protect your fa...

Employers need to be mindful of building culture as they embrace hybrid work. In this conversation, business leaders explore the topic and discuss the critical aspects of engaging employees in a hybrid work environment. They stress the importance of demonstrating company culture, fostering collaboration and innovation through purposeful in-person m...

In this interview, attorney John Litchfield of Foley & Lardner’s Labor & Employment group discusses the key considerations family offices should keep in mind when it comes to domestic workers in the family office environment. Along with insights on household staff salary and wage treatments in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (F...

The cyber landscape is always evolving and requires proactive diligence, effective controls, and regular education to significantly reduce the risks. While the volume and complexity of threats continue to grow, experts agree that businesses can significantly reduce their exposure—and costs, if a breach occurs—by following some well-vetted best prac...

Focusing on how companies are implementing enhanced security as the attacker-defender struggle continues, this Report dives into the 9 key takeaways along with other cutting-edge topics related to the data life cycle. While ransomware attacks decreased dramatically during 2022, they were again on the rise at the end of 2022 into 2023. Business emai...

By now, most organizations have implemented mandatory annual cyber awareness training for their employees, covering topics such as phishing and social engineering attacks. While this education is thwarting cybercrime, it is only part of robust defense strategy. In looking back at the state of cyber in 2022 and highlighting important developments, w...

For every business, risk management is a critical component of business resilience, profitability, and success. In 2023, there are some signs of insurance market stability and rate moderation. Businesses with a preferred risk profile will be in the strongest position to get the best rates and terms. The same can be said for individuals in the perso...

Wealthy families have a significant positive socio-economic impact around the world, but lasting impact depends on those families prospering for generations. This is not guaranteed, however, and more intergenerational wealth transfers succeed if families adopt a modern Family Office model that suits their needs and goes beyond managing and gro...

Consumer Protection Attorney Anthony DiResta takes a look at the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule to ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Mr. DiResta analyzes wide-ranging implications of the proposed rule and provides questions for companies to consider when submitting public comments on it. Download the file fo...

Trinity Davis and Tom Aldrich discuss digital executive protection and how to navigate the digital space in today's every changing landscape.

The importance of talent continues to be a factor in driving an organization’s success. As a result, many compensation committees have expanded their roles and responsibilities beyond executive and board compensation into increased human capital and social issues impacting the organization. This requires staying abreast of compensation trends, enha...

With climate disclosures like TCFD (the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) being mandated across the globe, it’s time for risk management professionals to prepare for it. This playbook explores climate-related disclosures through the lens of risk and insurance, providing you with the information, specialist insight, disclosure req...