Nearly 50 years after Captain Kirk began using his wrist communicator on the television show, Star Trek, wearable technology is taking hold. From Fitbit and Nike Fuelbands to Google Glass and Golden-I, the technology is influencing how people live and work. Continue reading
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces. Continue reading
I often have clients call and say what type of claim will cost me the most. I sort of laugh because honestly it is really hard to give them a correct answer… The variables to this question are endless. For example; Cost them how? Financially? Growth wise? Reputation wise etc.? The more I get asked the question it has me thinking; which types of claims are most common and have a history of being the most costly? So I decided to come up with the top three risks that small businesses are most vulnerable if not covered properly. Continue reading
The space is no bigger than a good-sized office break room. On beige counters along the walls and on an island in the center sit off-white rectangular boxes that could be copiers or printers.
But the several hundred thousand dollars of highly sensitive scientific equipment in this room — and others like it — will be key to ensuring medical marijuana sold in Nevada is safe. Continue reading
NEW YORK — Expansion of legalized marijuana use for medicinal and/or recreational purposes figures to compound an already complicated web of management and workers compensation liability issues for employers. Continue reading
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, we sometimes forget to take a step back and evaluate the amount of information we make available to the public. Our schedules fill up wither work duties and obligations and sometimes the easiest way to communicate with your friends and family is through social media. However, there are things we should keep in mind when sharing information to our friends on Facebook. Continue reading
Moving quickly after the federal terrorism insurance program expired on Dec. 31, 2014, the House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill to extend the terrorism insurance backstop until the end of 2020 Continue reading
Article from Insurance Journal, December 2014
The increasing presence of wearable cameras — such … Continue reading
