The shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims in the public appearance event on January 8, 2011, has emphasized once again the value of executive protection for public figures and others whose notoriety has placed them in the arena of potential targets.
This story was originally broadcast on WRAL and posted on their website on November 5, 2010. Raleigh, N.C. — The two mail bombs bound for Chicago that were found in printer cartridges on international flights last week have added a new twist to counter-terrorism efforts in the United States. “The smart bad guys will look at what you’re doing and …
Premises liability lawsuits can range from litigation as pedestrian as a case resulting from a purse snatching in a big box parking lot to something as grave and high profile as the 1974 suit brought against a hotel after the rape of singer Connie Francis. Whatever the degree of seriousness, it is clear that premises liability lawsuits have evolved over …
Sarah nervously approached the building to start her first day at the new job. The email from the HR manager told her to use the intercom at the front door, and someone would escort her to HR to fill out the new hire paperwork. As she walked up to the front door, an employee saw her and smiled. She smiled …
We have always known that businesses must either operate within the confines of the law or risk prosecution by the government. In the early days, when there were relatively few rules that applied to business conduct, it was much easier to discern the scope of allowable behavior. However, several decades ago, this began to change. Now, the “rules of the …
John hired Cindy as a part-time receptionist for Acme, Inc. several years ago while she was still attending college. Acme has a policy that requires a pre-employment background investigation for candidates prior to extending an offer of employment. As part of the procedure, managers ask candidates to complete an application in addition to providing their resume. On the application, the …
Note: The following paragraph is an amalgamation of several recent RMA cases. Names and circumstances have been modified, combined, or altered to protect the privacy of our clients. John unlocked the front door of the office and headed straight for the break room for his second cup of the day. A plate of homemade cookies sat next to the coffee, …
An employee comes to you and tells you that her uncle bought some of your company’s products at a very good price. The employee asks how he could make the purchase at less than the employee discount. That afternoon, you receive a call from the local police department. They report that some of your company’s products have been spotted at …
Imagine this scenario: You’re unavoidably called out of town for the week and are reluctantly forced to delegate the operation of a meeting with some important clients to Bob, an employee who, despite his best efforts, is less than “tech-savvy.” Everything seems to be going swimmingly though, and the meeting is set to begin on time. Just before everyone takes …
While traveling on company business, Bob uses a laptop containing company information. When he returned after his last visit, his laptop could not be found. He remembers using it in the airport, but he does not know where the laptop is now. What would you do?