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There are various reasons that a business can sustain a loss of revenue that it needs to cover rent. However, there is often confusion about business interruption insurance and loss of rent insurance. When it comes to these two types of policies, the lease will largely determine which will be beneficial. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss this topic in light of the COVID-19 pande... Read More

Restaurants depend on people coming into their establishment. Unfortunately, there are times when major disasters or business shutdowns occur and negatively affect a restaurant. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss how this type of insurance is used to help restaurants. This includes what it can cover as well as what type of event could trigger business interruption coverage. COVID... Read More

Hotels depend on occupants. However, when a natural disaster or other major event occurs that stops the flow of people coming to a hotel, occupancy rates can decrease. This can include an event that directly impacts a hotel or one that stems the flow of people coming to the hotel. Hotels in most of the United States have seen a complete shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When events like this happen, business interruption insurance may be ... Read More

If you are a contractor, then your business depends on getting hired by individuals and other businesses to remain profitable. However, when a major disaster or shutdown forces widespread closures, it can affect contractors as well. At Bentley & More LLP, our California business interruption insurance attorneys want to discuss how this insurance works and whether or not it can help contractors. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep a... Read More

Sexual abuse of children in the United States has arguably reached epidemic proportions. More and more, stories are flooding the news waves regarding individuals and institutions sexually abusing children or covering up the abuse. This includes major organizations such as the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, USA Gymnastics, schools, and more. Statistics show that approximately 10% of children will be sexually abused before they r... Read More

When you make the difficult decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, you should never have to worry about whether or not they will be mistreated or abused by nursing home employees. However, statistics show that nearly one out of every 10 people over the age of 65 will suffer from elder abuse each year. Unfortunately, this data does not likely give us the full picture because authorities also say that most cases of elder abuse go unrepor... Read More

The United States has a long and complicated history with nicotine. The epidemic of smoking cigarettes rose to dramatic heights in the 1990s after a series of lawsuits against major tobacco companies. Since that time, the number of cigarette smokers in this country has been dropping. Many people praised electronic cigarettes when they first came out as ways to help longtime cigarette smokers break the habit. However, many people are now turnin... Read More