Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any organization that serves the public has a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure that their programs, goods and services are accessible to people with disabilities on equal basis with the rest of the public. While ADA accessibility encompasses a wide spectrum of possibilities, a main component is… Read More
General liability risks
Maintaining safe playgrounds
Playgrounds are essential components of parks, schools, camps and anywhere children gather to play. By design, playgrounds encourage children to grow physically, mentally and socially through creative play and calculated risk-taking. This places a great responsibility on the adults who design and maintain them. Any organization that owns or operates a playground should routinely check… Read More
Prevent winter slips, trips and falls
Winter weather may look magical, but the slush, ice and snow that come with it can make walking a treacherous activity. Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injury worldwide, and seasonal precipitation in winter months can greatly increase the likelihood of these types of injuries. Protect the people at your facilities by… Read More
Minimize privacy liability risks with data retention policies
Data dump or dump the data to minimize privacy liability risks? Data, data, data – everywhere we turn in the modern world, we are inundated with and driven by data. To remain competitive, businesses must capitalize on the data available to them, but doing so can also result in liability risk. Once data is compromised,… Read More
How you can reduce your special events liability
As summer kicks off, it’s likely that your tribe or tribal enterprise may experience an increase in the number of special events you may be hosting or participate in. While these are likely a calendar highlight to be looked forward to, these types of events carry their own unique burdens of risk. Protect your organization… Read More
Can I get that in writing? Tips to avoid email liability
Avoid email liability as one of the risks to your tribal entity Due to our litigation-focused in American culture, we’re focusing today on how you can avoid email liability in your tribe or tribal enterprise. Society continues to rely upon emailing, texting and instant messaging, especially now when in-person interaction is so limited. Granted, good… Read More
Making smart decisions in a crisis like COVID-19
How to make smart decisions in a crisis with entrepreneurial leadership The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on the global community. The decisions of today will have far-reaching consequences for months, and possibly years to come. While it is important to be able to pivot quickly, especially in light of how rapidly the… Read More
What you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19
Tribal precautions for coronavirus COVID-19 As the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to develop, it is important to stay calm and informed. Please review the following information carefully to make sure you’re taking the right steps for your employees, volunteers, and clients. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your broker or… Read More
Preventing workplace slips, trips and falls
Walking nine to five: How to prevent workplace slips, trips and falls Despite being one of the most easily preventable hazards, slips, trips and falls (STFs) continue to be a leading cause of workplace accidents, hospital visits and insurance claims. The conditions that lead to these types of incidents are often very minor – a… Read More
Ensure recreational water safety this summer
More fun in the sun with recreational water safety With soaring temperatures and sunny days, summertime sees high rates of recreational water activity. Unfortunately, these pastimes are not risk-free: each year thousands of people are injured, contract water-borne illness, or drown. If your tribe or tribal enterprise owns an aquatic facility or manages natural water… Read More