New Hampshire has just passed a bill that will help workplace safety for New Hampshire’s public sector employees. The bill requires injuries that have occurred at school districts, state agencies, and other public entities, to be reported within 24 hours of the incident. If a death occurs, that must be reported within eight hours. All […]
Symantec Corp released research stating two of three hotel websites that they looked into had unintentionally leaked guest information to third-party sites. The info released from bookings included names, emails, credit card information, and passport numbers. Symantec explained that the information is highly desired by cybercriminals. Symantec looked into over 1,500 hotel websites in over […]
The Nebraska Liquor Control Commission has instructed liquor retailers to get rid of any alcohol that has been in contact with floodwater. The Commission advised retailers to do so after several inquiries were made about what should be done with bottled alcohol that appeared to be undamaged. The Commission also prohibited wholesalers from retrieving the […]
Farms and roads in the Midwest are being flooded as rivers continue to overflow, hitting record heights. The National Guard and state patrol have had to rescue over 175 people while 660 people are currently in evacuation shelters. The flooding is expected to continue as the forecast brings more rain into next week. Farmers, who […]
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has found that qualified patients are entitled to reimbursements for the cost of medical marijuana under workers’ compensation insurance. The case was brought to the Supreme Court after a worker with a hurt back underwent a therapeutic cannabis program approved by the New Hampshire Health Department. The worker filed for […]
Years ago, hackers as were mostly basement dwellers who were too well-versed in computers and technology for their own good. They were able to pull off small-scale hacks with minimal repercussions. Flash forward to today’s internet advances, mainly its widespread availability and affordability, where hackers are located in all countries and come from all backgrounds. […]
Duke University basketball star and top NBA draft pick, Zion Williamson, experienced a sprained knee this week in a game against North Carolina. The injury occurred when Williamson’s sneaker came apart while on the court. Many are suggesting that this could be a product liability case. Companies pay high costs to have the exclusive rights […]
The Midwest faced record-breaking weather with the polar vortex this week. Wind chills fell to -50 degrees and caused many businesses to close their doors. Large manufacturers, including GMC and Ford, decided to shut down several of its facilities in Michigan after Consumers Energy Co. made an urgent plea for consumers to cutback on the […]
A lawsuit has been filed against 24 Hour Fitness after a man collapsed and passed away while running on a treadmill in December. According to the lawsuit, the employee on duty was not properly trained to handle the situation. The employee was unable to find the defibrillator and failed to call 911 immediately. An important […]
As the temperatures drop below freezing, frozen pipes become a large risk. One of the most common causes of property damage during the winter is burst pipes. A burst pipe can result in costly property damage. Pipes in unheated areas such as cellars and attics are most at risk for freezing. You can help prevent […]