After an historic decision last week by the Supreme Court ruling Gay marriage legal in all 50 states, the religious community made up of faith-based organizations, educational institutions, and not for profits are speaking out to protect their First Amendment Rights. The Supreme Court ruling still safeguards religious organizations so
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 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
Group health plan sponsors are required to complete an online disclosure form with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on an annual basis and at other select times, indicating whether the plan’s prescription drug coverage is creditable or non-creditable. The plan sponsor must complete the online disclosure within
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