It has been 3 years since the Sandusky trial conviction that has prompted PA lawmakers to enforce stricter policies to strengthen the PA child abuse laws. University Professors are required to obtain an extensive background check and fingerprints recorded every three years. The law applies to anyone working with children
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled today in favor to uphold tax subsidies in the 34 states that did not create their own exchanges. “Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them, as stated by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
A new bill has been introduced to congress last week by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) that is gaining bipartisan support in pushing for stricter enforcement of Title IX protections for students at college campuses nationwide. The ‘Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency’ Campus Sexual Violence Act (HALT) will provide additional funding to the
A former Columbia University student who filed a discrimination lawsuit last year under Title IX in a sexual assault crime alleged that he was discriminated against by the University’s Title IX investigator and student activists solely because of his gender. At the time of his expulsion from the university, multiple
Last week the US Supreme Court asked the 7th Circuit Lower District Court to reconsider its decision against Notre Dame in light of the June 2014 Supreme Court ruling that allowed certain privately owned corporations to seek exemptions from the provision. The university claims that while the HHS provided a
TITLE 42: Proposal to remove Statute of Limitations in the state of Pennsylvania for victims of child sex abuse crimes. A heightened concern is leading religious institutions in Pennsylvania to re-evaluate their coverage to ensure that adequate protections are in place. Waldorf Risk Solutions is here to help… Current PA Statute
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Implementing steps to prepare for and respond to disasters can help to reduce loss. In order to protect your business from unavoidable interruptions, it is recommended that you have a plan in place. Having
The need for Cyber Liability Protection is greater than ever. In recent months, corporations like Target and Home Depot suffered losses after the personal information of millions of customers were exposed. Last week one of the largest insurers, Anthem Inc. was added to the growing list of American corporations victimized by data
In a recent study, nearly half of American Businesses have experienced data breaches in 2014, up 10% from 2013. DID YOU KNOW? A study conducted by the Ponemon Institute, a private research organization that studies information security policy, found that data breaches are on the rise. Nearly 43 percent of
Earlier today, the Federation Employment and Guidance Service Inc., one of the country’s largest social service agencies said it is closing its doors permanently. After 80 years of providing services for the sick, disabled and elderly, FEGS could not recover after suffering losses of $19.4 million last year. As recent