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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately one million pool and in-ground spa drain covers. The spa and pool drain cover recall was issued because the covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover and may pose an entrapment… Read more
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Leonard Shoulder was waiting for a bus on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx on October 24, 2020, moments before the sidewalk caved in. He fell nearly a dozen feet down, debris from the sidewalk hitting him on the head; he was swarmed by rats.After an investigation, Department of Buildings inspectors found… Read more
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Hail storms manage to do a significant amount of damage in the U.S. each year. Hail accounted for more than $1.7 billion in losses in 2017 and $700 million in 2018. More than 10 million properties suffered hail damage in 2017, which means millions of people were impacted.If your property has… Read more
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Water damage is one of the most common kinds of damage a property owner can expect to encounter. That’s because there are many potential causes: weather-related flooding, sewage backups, busted pipes, broken windows, faulty appliances, leaky roofs, and many others.Some property owners assume that… Read more
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The buildup of snow, sleet, hail, and rain isn’t just annoying; it can also be destructive. Flat or slightly sloped roofs are prone to collecting heavy loads of snow, rain, and ice during the winter months, and that weight can cause serious damage, including cracks, leaks, or even full or partial… Read more
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The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.Fortress Safe Gun SafesFortress Safe is recalling more than 60,000 biometric gun safes following the death of one individual, due to a programming feature that "can allow unauthorized access to the safes,”… Read more
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On Oct. 26, 2009, Ford recalled 4.5 million cars to fix cruise control
deactivation switches, which shut off the cruise control when the driver
presses on the brakes. The switch is located by the brake reservoir
fluid, creating a very thin membrane between the flammable brake fluid
and the… Read more
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As of July 1, 2021, student-athletes have finally gained the much-deserved opportunity to benefit financially from their athletic prowess. NCAA and state laws now allow students to profit from their personas, a term in advertising called “NIL” (Name, Image and Likeness). Up until then, NIL has only… Read more
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It Takes Courage to Blow the WhistleIf you've witnessed fraud, safety violations, financial misconduct, or other unlawful behavior at work, speaking up can feel like stepping into the unknown.Whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing wrongdoing, protecting the public, and holding powerful… Read more
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Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where disputing parties agree to submit their conflict to one or more neutral third parties, known as arbitrators, for a binding decision. It is a private process that serves as an alternative to traditional court litigation, often… Read more
