Researchers are hoping that a new computer modeling technique will provide better daily predictions of wildfire growth. Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the University of Maryland combined weather and fire behavior simulations with active wildfire …
In many subrogation cases, the recovery specialist is confronted with one or more “writings,” including a lease, rental agreement or other type of contract, containing various provisions which may affect the recovery rights of a subrogating insurer. Below are a …
The current drought conditions combined with the lack of burn from last year will likely increase the number of wildfires this year. “2012…was close to a record-setting year in terms of total acreage,” said Dr. Tom Jeffery, senior hazard scientist …
As long as art and artifacts have been viewed as precious, beautiful and valuable, there have been people willing to take risks to steal it for themselves or others. In recent years, these robberies are making headlines. One of the …
Spring’s not even over and already wildfires have raged in California, New Mexico and Oregon this year. A bulletin issued by the National Interagency Fire Center forecasts above normal fire potential from for April to June 2014 in western states …
The recent data breach incident involving Target Corp. highlights the exposure that companies, and their officers and directors, have in connection with such incidents. Among the risks present in such a scenario include these: Under the pertinent state and federal …
Last year, the NFL agreed to settle a concussion lawsuit filed by former players for $914 million. As concussion-related lawsuits continue to be filed against professional sports teams, equivalent claims and litigation will soon be seen in a variety of …
California isn’t just a warm place to live, which is often the case even in winter, but it turns out the state is considered a “judicial hellhole.” The American Tort Reform Foundation issued its annual “Judicial Hellholes” report last month, …
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Raises Privacy and Personal Injury Issues Will the skies soon be full of drones? It’s something citizens and governments alike are discussing. “There are a lot of concerns in this burgeoning industry, and it’s a hot …
When accidents happen, on a small scale such as a low-speed collision or on a larger scale such as an explosion, the amount of liability left in the wake of a mishap can be astronomical. A crucial aspect of forensic …