Marijuana in the Workplace

Marijuana, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, is classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, indicating it has a high potential for dependency and no accepted medical use. Although isolated components of the raw marijuana plant have recognized medicinal uses, smoking marijuana has not passed the Food and Drug Administration’s rigorous…

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Maryland Legislative Update on Condominium Insurance

The 2023 Legislative Session in Annapolis has ended and the Community Association Institute MD-Legislative Action Committee (CAI MD-LAC) screened more than 3,000 bills introduced and tracked 87 that were of interest to the Community Association community. Effective Oct. 1, 2023, Maryland HB98/SB403 allows detached condominium units to obtain property insurance coverage as HOAs, with unit owners…

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Watch for These Common Phishing Scams

Phishing is a cyberattack technique that utilizes deceptive emails or other electronic communication to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. Emails are a top delivery method for phishing attempts, but cybercriminals may also use text messages, social media messages, fake or misleading websites, voicemails or even live…

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Digital Transformation in Carrier Safety: Striking a Balance Between Tech & Financial Security

As much of the world discovered during the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial freight carriers are the lifeblood of the global economy. If freight doesn’t move efficiently, you end up with product shortages and soaring prices. Commercial freight carriers face an enormous amount of pressure to keep goods moving, no matter what it takes. Doing so creates…

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Preventing Third-party Slip, Trip and Fall Claims

BREAKING NEWS: Couple Sues Eataly Boston After Woman Slips on Stray Piece of Prosciutto, Fractures Ankle and Claims ‘Great Pain and Suffering’ Court documents state that medical expenses exceeded $7,500. The couple is seeking damages amounting to $50,000. The lawsuit claims that Eataly was negligent for “failing to ensure that the floor was safe,” not…

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Safety Tips for Residential Roofing

Residential roofing includes working from heights, operating power tools, handling electrical equipment and being near power lines, coming in contact with hazardous substances, and encountering extreme weather conditions, sometimes all at once! Anyone installing, repairing or maintaining residential roofing should be aware of these best practices to help protect yourself. Working From Heights When working…

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