The health plan company “90 Degree Benefits Wisconsin (formerly EBSO, Inc.)” experienced a data security incident in which 172,450 individuals had their personally identifiable information (“PII”) and protected health information (“PHI”)compromised. The compromised...
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Current Supreme Court case will impact the EPA’s greenhouse gas emission oversight
Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have become an everyday reality for most businesses. In fact, for any major corporation, these agencies have seemingly unlimited power to regulate...
What types of waterways are protected?
One of the most significant environmental health and safety issues faced by American corporations is waterway regulations. While every executive should have some understanding that waterways are protected and heavily regulated, one area of concern involves...
The most frequent OSHA violations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) establishes and enforces standards for workplace safety throughout the country. Most corporate entities are aware of OSHA, its important role in regulating workplace safety standards and the potential power it...
Cannabis industry violations illustrate the need for environmental compliance help
The cannabis industry is in a unique position. With many laws and regulations to consider that most other industries are not concerned about, cannabis manufacturers, growers and dispensaries have a lot to worry about to operate in compliance. However, even with the...
Fraudulent reports from asbestos investigators
Fraudulent reports from asbestos investigators Laws and regulations controlling health and safety are as complex as they are ubiquitous. Because of the nature of health and safety regulations, they involve businesses in every field and industry. The smallest startup...
Groundbreaking diesel emissions case in Ohio
Environmental health and safety is a heavily regulated legal area. It is also heavily litigated. Businesses in Ohio and throughout the country need to be always on guard to make sure they stay in compliance and avoid costly lawsuits. One of the few aspects of...
3 critical factors in responding to an EPA information request letter
It is a moment of dread for most business owners and executives: Receiving an information request letter (IRL) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Simply understanding what is being asked in a letter like this can be challenging. The EPA’s website has an...
How does the EPA monitor corporate toxic compliance?
As business owner or executive in the twenty first century, there are challenges you face that people in your position 100 years ago could barely fathom. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces copious federal laws aimed at protecting the environment from...
Business owners face environmental challenges
Is your business in compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations? As pollution control takes an even greater role in our national and world political spectrum, business leaders are learning that a wait-and-see approach will no longer suffice....