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Lax Security Results in Tragedy, Hits Bottom Line for Apartment Owners
A $10 million verdict was not what the owners of an apartment complex in Clayton County, Georgia expected to hear in connection with a 2015 shooting death of one of its residents. But that’s exactly the amount the jury rendered after it was convinced by the victim’s lawyer that the owners of the complex were…
Arlo Guthrie, Tesla, and Hotel Signage
Sometimes you need a trivia to start your day. So, what do folk artist Arlo Guthrie and the rock-band Tesla have in common? You guessed it. Hit songs. And now for the bonus points…hit songs that mention signs. Physical, posted-for-all-to-read signs, like the ones you may (or may not) have at your hotel.
Olympic Cyber Attack on the Athletes
If you listened to our interview with Gabriella Coleman, you know that cyber liability is of particular interest to us. That’s why today’s news about the cyber attack into the medical information of some of the top US Olympic athletes caught our eye immediately.
Migration Season: Tips for Snowbirds
You may overhear murmurs of it in line at the post office, pharmacy, or coffee stand. “Oh yes, just filling out my change-of-address form; I’ll be heading to Florida soon.” OR: “Bob and I are going to be closing up the house for winter and heading to Scottsdale in a few weeks.” AND: “I’ve got…
From the Claim Files: Backup of Sewer and Drain
The Claim: It’s a hot summer morning, and you wake up with the feeling that something is not right. In fact, you don’t just think it… you smell it. It’s awful! And as you open the door to the basement, your suspicions are confirmed when you see all of your boxes, bins, and treasures floating…
The Hidden Risk of Fifteen-Passenger Vans
Fifteen-passenger vans, like the ones hotels have used for years to shuttle guests around, are more likely to be involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident than any other type of vehicle. According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vans are more than twice as likely to roll over…
Temperatures Rising: Precautions Needed for Hotel Employees and Guests
At the start of summer the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reinforced the need for businesses and establishments – including hotels – to take extra measures to prevent heat stroke and other related illnesses among employees. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in 2014 alone 2,630 workers suffered from heat illness and 18…