Earthquake Confirmed in Remote Area of Western Nevada
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.0 shook a remote area of western Nevada Wednesday morning where a stronger temblor occurred last week, The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed. Nye County sheriff’s Capt. David Boruchowitz said there were no immediate reports of damage and that the quake was barely felt The USGS reported the quake occurred at […]
Contractual liability-Action Over
Action Over Liability ExclusionsAction-over issues are misunderstood by a lot of contractors and insurance brokers in New York. It’s a pretty confusing topic, so we’regoing to simplify it. And to do that, we’re going to give you an example. In this example there are only three parties that we need to beaware of. The first […]
From Pools to ‘Pandemic Puppies,’ Backyard Family Fun Brings Risk
Sales of pools, trampolines and other backyard recreational items have surged in recent weeks as families try to salvage a summer marred by camp closures, community pool shutdowns, travel restrictions and continued anxiety over the COVID-19 crisis. Vendors in the U.S. and Canada have sold out of above-ground pools while pool shop owners continue to be inundated with inquiries. Soaring demand for trampolines has likewise led to bare shelves […]
OSHA Guidance on Tracking COVID-19 at Work
Until recently, employers in only a handful of industries had to provide significant reporting on COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. But as of May 26, new Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines require a much wider range of employers to determine whether employees caught the coronavirus at work or while performing work-related activities. If so, […]
Arizona Bush Fire doubles in size as California wildfires break out
The Arizona wildfire is now 104,379 acres and only 5% contained. Evacuations are still in place as the Bush Fire rages in Arizona, where it has almost doubled in size since Wednesday morning. Arizona’s Bush Fire, which is the largest in the country, is now 104,379 acres and only 5% contained. New evacuations have been […]
Life Lessons from Five Sons Who Took Dad’s Best Advice
What is it about your dad’s best advice that has had staying power throughout your life? Even if Dad got on your nerves with his caution and counsel while you were growing up, you’ve probably since learned that he knew what he was talking about all along. Whether Dad consoled you after a childhood sweetheart […]
How COVID-19 Court Lockdowns May Turn the Social Inflation Tide
Defense attorney Ellen Greiper reported receiving more than the usual number of phone calls from plaintiffs attorneys earlier this month, suggesting that the call dynamics could be signaling a COVID-driven change in social inflation trends. “I have had a flurry of phone calls, I would say in the last two weeks, from plaintiffs who are […]
Vandalism, Storms, and Lawsuits Plague Beleaguered Businesses
Businesses around the world are experiencing the effects of the largest economic downturn since the 1940s. Some economists show the U.S. as having exited or nearly recovered from the recession that began in February, and Canada is showing signs of recovering from its deepest recession on record. Nevertheless, businesses continue to face numerous risks while shut down or operating at […]