Lynda A Bennett

Lynda A Bennett

February 26, 2020 | The American Lawyer

See Something, Say Something: A Call to End the Bullying of Junior Women Attorneys

No gesture is too small to provide a junior attorney with the strength and resilience she needs to bounce back.

By Lynda A. Bennett

7 minute read

November 05, 2019 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Delaware Trial Court Rules Appraisal Action is a "Securities Claim" and Leaves Door Open to Order D&O Insurers to Pay Prejudgment Interest and Defense Costs Despite Lack of Insurer Consent

The Delaware Superior Court recently held that the definition of "Securities Claim" in a directors' and officers' ("D&O") liability policy…

By Lynda A. Bennett and Jason D. Meyers

8 minute read

May 23, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

Becoming Unsinkable: 10 Habits That Build Resiliency in Our Personal and Professional Lives

Recently, we gathered our firm's Women's Initiative Network to explore resiliency and how women can become unsinkable. We acknowledged that personal and professional setbacks will happen. But we also recognized that when we proactively and consistently engage in positive thinking and actively avoid negative thinking, we are better equipped to overcome those setbacks and move forward.

By Lynda A. Bennett, Megan Monson, Nicole Fulfree and Rachel Moseson

6 minute read

September 14, 2016 | FC&S Insurance

Five Keys to Understanding and Securing Cyber Insurance

Cyber security remains on the top of the list of risks that companies must manage.  As part of the overall risk management plan, many companies are…

By Lynda A. Bennett

4 minute read

August 02, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

4 Ways to Fight Back When the Insurance Company Denies Coverage

When a company files an insurance claim, it is quite common for it to find in its hour of need that its insurance company has denied coverage and refused to pay. Here are four steps a company should take to protect its interests.


By Lynda A. Bennett

12 minute read

February 23, 2015 | FC&S Insurance

Cyber Security and Insurance Coverage Protection: The Perfect Time for an Audit

2014 ended almost the same way that it began for most companies – having concerns about cyber security and hackers. At the beginning of the year,…

By Lynda A. Bennett

7 minute read

March 03, 2014 | FC&S Insurance

Insurance Coverage for Statutory Class Action Claims Involving Privacy

Class action lawsuits alleging statutory violations for privacy-related claims are on the rise. Like all class actions, these suits are expensive to defend…

By Lynda A. Bennett and Ryan J. Cooper

8 minute read

October 09, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

Mixed Blessing for Policyholders in Construction Defect Litigation

Recent Supreme Court decision may lead to increased limits to resolve construction defect claims, but it may also inadvertently discourage early settlements.

By Lynda A. Bennett and Kelly A. Lloyd

7 minute read

June 27, 2002 | Law.com

Insurance Covers New Wave of Liability

Within the last few years, the Internet has become an integral part of most companies' business models. Of course, with all of the benefits that this new technology provides, liabilities inevitably follow. Many companies may believe that these liabilities are adequately covered by traditional insurance policies, but the reality is that most traditional policies provide limited coverage that is difficult to access.

By Lynda A. Bennett and Jennifer A. Lopez

12 minute read

March 20, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Policyholders Beware of Restrictions on Insurance Coverage Rights

What businesses do not know about their insurance policies can hurt them. Increasingly, insurers are requiring arbitration, restricting venues for hearing cases, or specifying which laws can be applied, all designed to give insurers an advantage when resolving disputes.

By Lynda A. Bennett and Ryan J. Cooper

6 minute read