Entries by Alex

Dram Shop Laws: What Restaurant Owners Need to Understand

Dram shop laws can be difficult to understand. Every state and local jurisdiction has different standards, and it’s not always clear who is liable for what. This prompts several questions—what does the dram shop act mean to a seller or server? Who is typically liable under a dram shop law? The answers to these questions […]

How Doctors Can Prevent Malpractice Lawsuits

According to one study, it’s likely that over 250,000 deaths are caused by medical error each year in the U.S. This astounding number illuminating the importance of preventing medical malpractice. It’s not just an issue of liability — it’s a threat to the wellness and lives of innocent people. Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware of […]

Preventing the Fatal 4 Construction Casualties

Construction is known to be one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S. In one year alone, over 5,000 workers died on the job — about 15 deaths each day. These astounding numbers make the danger clear, but unfortunately, solutions aren’t as easy to identify as the hazards. Still, it is the responsibility of […]

Liquor Liability Risks During the Holidays

It’s unfortunately true that fatal DUI accidents are at an annual high during the holiday season. Many people experience depression, anxiety, and loneliness during this time of year, which can lead to drinking — and drinking can lead to ill-fated decisions. Owners of bars and restaurants that serve alcohol might be wondering what holiday liquor […]

5 Tips for Garnering Construction Contracts

According to the Associated General Contractors of America, construction accounts for $887 billion of the gross domestic product in the U.S. This figure represents just how massive the construction industry is, and the construction industry includes over 3,700,000 individual construction businesses. There’s clearly enough construction work to go around, but these businesses are still often […]

How Novice Lawyers Can Prevent These Common Lawsuits

Despite the rigorous training offered in law school and the exacting standards upheld by the bar exam, a lawyer’s first few years in practice will inevitably be a learning experience that includes a few mistakes. Some of these mistakes will be a minor faux pas, but others can be bigger incidents with more serious implications, […]

Best Practices for Lawyers During Client Intakes

Initial meetings with clients should follow a structure. The onboarding process is time-consuming and covers a lot of ground. You must gather all the pertinent personal information about your new client, as well as details related to their legal case. Since this first meeting is normally not billable, you need to streamline the process so […]

Managing Restaurant Labor Costs with POS Features

Running a restaurant is an exercise in adaptability. It’s hard to predict the volume of business you’ll have, and your labor costs can fluctuate with these shifts, too. Keeping labor costs under control is one of the most important parts of your job, but if you don’t have the right resources, doing so can be […]

Dram Shop Laws & Liquor Liability

Serving alcohol can be lucrative for a business and fun for a party, but it can also come with liabilities that must be addressed. There are certain laws that an alcohol-serving establishment must abide by as well as social host laws that a party organizer must honor. Both of these fall under the umbrella of […]

Addressing Fall Risks in Construction

If you insure construction companies for CA Workers Compensation and other essential types of coverage, you may have received questions from your clients about the most common job site safety hazards out there. Unfortunately, construction site workers may sometimes be at risk of falling on the job and suffering injuries, which in turn can cost […]