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Rush Powers
Burke, Powers & Harty
Bristol, TN

Whether you have one employee or thousands, your company should have an employee handbook containing policies applying to your workforce. Policies establish the general guidelines that serve as the basis for specific procedures and practices, which are best kept separately as they tend to need updating more frequently.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a globally recognized initiative dedicated to promoting cybersecurity education and best practices. While cybersecurity is crucial for all organizations, its significance is particularly pronounced for small to mid-size businesses (SMBs). Let’s explore why cybersecurity matters so much to SMBs.

The autumn season brings shorter days and falling leaves. It also brings an increase in vehicle collisions with deer. An increase in vehicle-deer crashes during the fall is attributed to deer mating and migration that typically takes place this time of year. In fact, next month (November) is the peak month for insurance claims related to vehicle collisions with deer. The State Corporation Commission’s (SCC’s) Bureau of Insurance offers Virginia drivers a reminder to remain alert for deer when driving on roadways.

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) applauds the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for taking a significant step in addressing lawsuit financing during its September 13 hearing, “Unsuitable Litigation: Oversight of Third-Party Litigation Funding." 

 

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, celebrated this year from September 10-16, is an annual, nationwide celebration recognizing and honoring the vital contributions of truck drivers to everyone’s daily lives and the economy. Acuity Insurance honored truck drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with a special message of thanks.