Although it may not seem fair, private security firms have to strike a careful balance as they do their work. On the one hand, individuals and businesses who use these security firms obviously expect to do its job by keeping a premises free of disorder and crime. To...
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Trucking risk managers are navigating a tough legal climate
The legal climate throughout the country remains difficult for transportation companies that maintain large fleets. On the one hand, insurance premiums have been on the rise over recent years. For a transportation fleet, the cost of insurance can cut deeply into a...
What’s it Worth? January 4, 2022
We hope you enjoyed the Holidays and welcome to 2022! Although the path ahead has been clouded by the outbreak of the Omnicron strain, we hope the New Year brings greater health, happiness and prosperity to all. Now on to this week’s cases. SASHA MEJIA V....
What are potential defenses to dram shop lawsuits?
It is fairly common knowledge for people living in New York that driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol is dangerous. It impairs people’s ability to concentrate, dulls their reaction time and affects driver in other ways. Drunk drivers can cause serious car...
ADR processes as an alternative to litigation in New York
If you own a large company, it may be inevitable for legal problems to eventually arise. For example, if you own a manufacturing company you could face lawsuits from consumers claiming that your company produced defective products. This is a serious situation, and you...
What’s it Worth? December 16, 2021
Whatever you celebrate, whenever you celebrate and wherever you celebrate we wish everyone a Holiday filled with family, friends, good health and good cheer! We also look forward to a New Year with more hope and happiness and less fear and frustration. Here’s to those...
Common slip-and-fall defenses
If someone slips and falls on your store premises, their first thought may be to blame you as the store owner, as well as store employees and managers. However, just because a slip-and-fall accident occurred at your store, does not mean that you should be held liable...
What’s it Worth? November 30, 2021
Hello to all you cyber Monday shoppers. We didn’t want to distract yesterday by taking your eye off that 85” Samsung flat screen or the Eufy Boost IQ RoboVac. So with Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror and Santa 26 days away let’s get to this week’s cases. We all...
FMCSA requires downgrade of alcohol, drug violators
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, recently issued a new rule which is supposed to help keep drugged and drunk commercial drivers off of the roads. The new rule, which took effect earlier in November, will require various state agencies which...
What’s it Worth? November 16, 2021 50th Edition
Welcome to “WIW 50” or “WIW L” for those of you who took Latin in high school or those of you who are Denver Bronco’s fans. (The Broncos won Super Bowl L.) We thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read our newsletter. Should any of you wish to discuss the...
