9/17/2021· Transportation
Defending Public Transportation Contractors: The Whistleblower's Song (Part 3)
By: Ned Einstein
As we struggle to bounce back, limited stimulus funds notwithstanding, it would help to know what we are in for. Reducing bloated public sector transportation costs are likely a part of that future. In response, private contracting should explode. But this does not mean the operating environment will be rosy, or even coherent.
8/26/2021· Telecommunication
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) - Facebook v Duguid: It Ain't Over
By: Ray Horak
Not particularly surprising to those of us who work in the TCPA domain or are impacted by it, the published articles, blogs and such are mostly, if not all, written by attorneys in the defendants’ bar. I reckon those in the plaintiffs’ bar like to keep their opinions, musings and strategies to themselves until the litigation process begins. I provided some TCPA background and context in a previous article, TCPA: Facebook v Duguid, but will repeat some of that here to refresh your memory.
8/11/2021· Life Expectancy - Life Care Planning
Life Expectancy Issues In Life Care Planning
The present paper is a review of life expectancy and life expectancy determination in forensic applications, including life care planning. Part One discusses basic aspects of life expectancy determination and five current approaches to the challenge. Part Two begins with general considerations regarding modification of the standard population life table for individual comorbidities and other influences on mortality, and then provides a stepwise analysis of life expectancy
8/6/2021· Marine - Maritime
By: George Zeitler
The adoption of the International Safety Management Code by the International Maritime Organization as a means to promote a change in maritime industry’s attitude towards safe operating practices has been well documented. The code placed a strong level of responsibility on the ship owner or operator to conduct a self-assessment of their policies and practices in order to develop and implement a safety management
8/5/2021· Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Occupant Health Hinges On Indoor Air Quality
Mold, pollen, dust, smog, smoke, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other viruses and bacteria released through materials like furniture upholstery and carpeting, gaseous chemicals, particulates, and occupants, can all impact and jeopardize human health. Investing in healthier indoor air now will lead to a better environment in your building as we emerge from this pandemic with occupants that are more productive and focused.
8/4/2021· Appraisal & Valuation
The New Revenue Accounting Standard: Major Impacts On Business Valuation
The purpose of this article is to introduce the reader to the new Revenue Recognition Accounting Standard (the Standard) issued jointly by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the UK-based International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and to consider the Standard’s impact on financial analyses prepared by practitioners performing business valuatio
7/28/2021· Recreation & Sports
Knee Injury Prevention Attitudes And Practices Among High School Coaches
By: Dr. Laura Miele
Injury prevention programs have a positive effect on performance and the reduction of risk in most studies and reviews. However, not all teams and coaches utilize them. In order to better understand this, a 19-item survey was conducted to assess high school coaches’ perceptions, attitudes, and current practices regarding knee injury prevention among adolescent athletes
7/18/2021· Transportation
Defending Public Transportation Contractors: The History Of Contracting And Brokerage
By: Ned Einstein
In many cases, the negligence of lead agencies and brokers are the principal proximate causes of an incident; in some cases, it comprises the sole proximate causes. For this reason, understanding the dynamics among these three entities – private operating companies, lead agencies and brokers - is the key to
7/18/2021· Insurance
One River - Two Currents: How The Standard Of Care And Day To Day Reality Differ
The article was consistent as to the general duties that have been decided throughout most of the United States. The article stated that the a duty of an insurance broker is generally limited. The general standard requires the agent / broker to use reasonable care and diligence to procure the coverage requested by client. Most courts have examined the scope of a broker obligations and have concluded that the duty does not include recommending specific types or limits of coverage.
7/14/2021· Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Non-Profit Selects Modern ERP System To Replace Outdated ERP System
The organization was founded in 1981 as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. It does not just encompass a non-profit organization but also encompasses a for-profit company that has a different fiscal year. As such, the organization must focus on tracking, reporting and financial record keeping – including tracking grants and gifts from contributor to the end-product or support delivered.
