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The Sharing Economy And Discrimination Concerns: What Can You Do?

by Danielle Urban in Human Resources, Legal, Technology, Travel. Posted July 25, 2017

Recent studies have reported that race and gender disparities are not uncommon in the sharing economy. For example, it’s been reported that some gig workers were discriminating against customers with names that “sounded Black.” Women and workers of color are more likely to garner negative reviews from customers. And now, a recent study found that people ...

The London Grenfell Tower Fire Will Provoke Soul-Searching and Hopefully, Reforms

by Security Strategies Today in Safety & Security, Technology. Posted July 15, 2017

Nearly 16 years after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, the world has seen a proliferation of new skyscrapers, reaching heights heretofore unheard of. In spite of the horrific images of that day that linger in the minds of citizens worldwide, construction of new “superstructures” continues unabated. This month, we take a look at measures ...

OTA & Travel Distribution Updates – June 23rd, 2017

by Greg Duff in Legal, Technology, Travel. Posted July 4, 2017

“OTA & Travel Distribution Updates” is posted weekly by Duff on Hospitality Law, which is run by Greg Duff of Garvey Schubert Barer. Originally begun as an exclusive update to clients, these pieces are now publicly distributed a week behind the exclusive update. Although these posts are a week or two behind the initial update, ...

President Trump Sets New Standards for Cybersecurity

by Faegre Baker Daniels in Legal, Risk Management, Technology. Posted May 20, 2017

President Trump has issued a much-anticipated executive order (EO) on cybersecurity. The order requires all federal executive agencies to adhere to a single security framework and is intended to improve the nation’s defenses against pervasive cyberattacks. In light of this order, clients may ask more pointed questions about the security policies and procedures that a ...

Cybercrime and Data Breach a Rising Threat to all Employers

by Bryan Carey in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology. Posted May 4, 2017

Over the past six months, we have observed a significant uptick in inquiries about data breach and other cyberthreats from area businesses. We are asked about pursuing claims for recovery of funds lost due to fraud by hacking, state notification procedures in the event of a data breach affecting employees, and general questions about how ...

Worldwide Threat Assessment

by Global Guardian in Safety & Security, Technology. Posted May 1, 2017

Put together by Global Guardian analysts, along with local partners across the world, this threat assessment gives a thorough look at security developments over the last six months. Take a look at the impact, examine trends and focus on how these events will inevitably shape the future concerns for global business. A few topics include: ...

Hotel Technology Trends

by Ard Na Sidhe in Hotel Development, Technology. Posted August 23, 2016

Check out the graphic below for the hottest hotel technology trends!

The inside threat: Why employee behavior and opinions impact cyber risk

by Willis in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Risk Management, Safety & Security, Technology. Posted May 24, 2016

by Adeola Adele, Patrick Kulesa The human element as a risk factor in data security breaches is as enduring as it is troubling. Compromised laptops and phishing email scams continue to appeal to hackers as avenues to damage corporate servers and the confidential, sensitive information they maintain. Effective risk management strategy must therefore acknowledge and ...

Startups: Steps to protect your intellectual property

by Buchalter in Insurance & Loss Prevention, Technology. Posted April 18, 2016

Do you have a handle on protect your intellectual property? Do you know the pitfalls and technical measures that you should take to protect your intellectual property? Startup or not, these tips from Buchalter Nemer provide a valuable checklist to help protect your IP. Explore the nuances of California’s laws around the ownership of intellectual ...

Drone Safety and Airports

by Travel and Transport in Safety & Security, Technology, Travel. Posted April 12, 2016

A Look at Drone Safety There has been a huge surge in consumer access to drones in the last year, and with this surge comes issues like drone safety. Combine this with an unknowing public and there are sure to be some complications. Typical drone pilots “don’t generally file flight plans ahead of their flights ...

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