In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law to give disabled people the same access to American life as those without disabilities. The Act is intended to give equal access to all Americans to all public spaces. The law was initially thought of as only applying to brick and mortar locations …
Home robberies can be devastating, even more so for people who run a home business. While the average loss during a burglary is over $2,000 dollars, that number can rise if you have a home business due to operation disruptions—especially if you don’t have business insurance. That’s why small business owners should try to minimize the risk …
Vacant properties face endless security risks, including vandalism and theft, fire hazard, visitor safety and more. Whether you own or manage commercial or residential buildings, securing your vacant building is more important than ever. Download Securing Vacant Properties Checklist for tips and insights to help you plan and prepare for property security threats.
Mitch, aka “the coffee man,” has owned and operated his coffee shop for almost a decade. His shop is located on Market Street and comprises about 900 square feet of leased space in an office building. Mitch is having his attorney, Diana, negotiate the renewal of his five-year lease with the building owner/landlord. Diana has …
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In December of 2016, a furniture chain agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit after its dressers tipped and fatally injured small children. All product manufacturers, designers, and retailers are exposed to a multitude of risks that can end in litigation. With manufacturing and retail contributing $3.8 trillion to the U.S. economy, there …
At 10:30 on a Sunday evening, Steve Lapenta’s phone rang. An employee of Lapenta’s small natural foods business, The Bridge in Middletown, Conn., was on the line. “You should come down here,” the employee said. “A truck just crashed into the building.” Lapenta hurried to the scene where he met a cadre of police cars, …
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Motorcycle Safety Course Discount: 5% This discount is applied if the operator has taken an approved course within the last 3 years. This discount does not apply to low-speed vehicles. Motorcycle Safety Course Instructor Discount: 5% This discount is applied if the operator has instructed an approved Motorcycle Safety Course within the last 3 years. This discount does …
Slip-and-fall accidents can hurt customers, cause big headaches for you and even land you in court. Customer slip-and-fall incidents account for about 10 percent of small business claims at an average price tag of $20,000, according to claims data from The Hartford. If the customer files a lawsuit, which happens about 35 percent of the …