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Workplace Violence Fatalities Up in 2016

by John Ho in Human Resources, Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted April 26, 2018

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently published workplace fatality statistics for 2016 showing a 7-percent increase from 2015. Within this increase, workplace violence and other injuries by persons or animals increased 23 percent to become the second-most common fatal event in 2016. This increase represents an additional 163 cases to 866 in 2016. Workplace homicides ...

Sex Trafficking Continues to Raise Significant Concerns for the Hospitality Industry

by Charles Spitz in Hotel Development, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted April 24, 2018

A variety of lawsuits and legislative efforts across the U.S. are reinforcing that the hospitality industry plays a crucial role combating human trafficking in hotels, motels, and other facilities. They also demonstrate that anti-trafficking compliance and training can help not just battle the problem at the ground-level, but also reduce potential civil liability for owners/operators ...

Hotel Operators Need to Address the Asymmetric Threat

by Security Strategies Today in Hotel Development, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted February 22, 2018

It’s happened again-a terrible attack on a hotel, followed a few days later by the deadly commandeering of an ambulance and its subsequent use as a bomb. Afghanistan, more than 16 years after the US and its NATO allies first launched an all-out assault on the Taliban and Al Qaeda, continues to be a hotbed ...

Security in Bars, Taverns, and Nightclubs

by Donald Decker in Food & Beverage, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted December 5, 2017

In many parts of countries around the world, the neighborhood bar provides a location for friends to gather. Taverns and restaurants offer patrons a place to drink and dine. Nightclubs offer a high energy atmosphere that combines dancing and the consumption of alcohol. Hotels, motels, and entertainment complexes often contain bars, taverns, restaurants and nightclubs. ...

Understanding Post-Storm Business Interruption Coverage

by Anderson Kill in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted November 30, 2017

The full extent of economic damage from this year’s devastating hurricanes—Harvey, Irma, Juan and Maria—will not be evident for some time. That impact is likely to extend well beyond the Gulf states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to the greater United States and even global economy. Damage to major oil refineries and chemical, plastics ...

Defending Trade Secrets In The Gig Economy

by Corey Goerdt in Food & Beverage, Hotel Development, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security. Posted November 25, 2017

Waking up to news of another major data breach seems to have become a daily routine. On the front pages and cable news, we hear about hackers, rogue governments, and shadowy figures involved with these data breaches. But too often we overlook the fact that most data breaches are not the stuff of Tom Clancy ...

Legal Perspective on the Health, Safety & Security Responsibilities for US Mobile Workforce

by Lauren Cell in Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 21, 2017

Fisher & Phillips LLP attorneys are not only well equipped to assist employers in developing or updating safety and health management programs for employees working domestically, but can also assist employers who are sending employees to work abroad –something that is becoming the norm rather than the exception for United States employers. Often times, employers ...

Cybersecurity Best Practices — How General Counsel Can Prepare For The Worst

by Cozen O'Connor in Legal, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology. Posted November 16, 2017

Take note GCs: The question is not if you will have to respond to a cybersecurity incident—the question is when. That was the message from speakers and panelists at the Association of Corporate Counsel’s annual meeting this year. Indeed, the majority of all U.S. businesses have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in the last year, with some ...

6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against a Data Breach

by Liz Salkin in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted November 14, 2017

The threat of credit card data breaches and hacks throughout companies is unfortunately becoming more common as the world expands globally and technologically. As a traveler, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not a stranger will gain access to your personal and company information through your credit card or other ...

Real ID Act goes into effect for travelers January 22, 2018

by Mark Dauner in Legal, Safety & Security, Travel. Posted November 7, 2017

If you have gone through airport security recently, you’ve probably seen these signs posted:Phase 4 of the Real ID act goes into full effect on January 22, 2018, requiring that travelers present a Real ID compliant form of identification when boarding domestic flights. At this point, the majority of state IDs and drivers licenses are ...

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