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Losses from business interruption and property damage to top $1.4 billion.

Target as Target

Risk experts grade Target’s efforts to manage the reputation damage caused by the data breach.

Did Kidnapping Arise Out of Employment?

An employee who was kidnapped and assaulted sued her employer, claiming the attack did not arise out of her employment.

Repeal Workers’ Comp Reforms Or Allow Worker Lawsuits

End benefits cap or find workers’ comp no longer an adequate remedy, attorneys argue.

Does Exclusive Remedy Provision Block Worker’s Suit?

Injured employee tries to make an end run around exclusive remedy doctrine because of subcontractor relationship.

The Plague of Baltimore

A hospital group grows by acquiring medical talent. But growth comes with unanticipated risks.

The Curse of the Black Adder

A supposed data breach sends a regional grocer scrambling to do damage control.

A Brand, Cracked but Intact

Brand building should be a key part of your risk management strategy.

Function Over Form

A building designed to look like a “Walkie Talkie” turns out to be a death ray.

The Perils of Being Green

Eco-friendly designs can pose substantial risks to firefighters.

Sending Workers Home Safely

“Home Safe Tonight” protects employees of a civil construction company.

Healing From Within

Partners HealthCare has a state-of-the-art risk management program.

De-Clawing Risk

PetSmart cut workers’ compensation costs while almost doubling in size.

Making the Grade

The Miami-Dade County Public Schools successfully contain threats that drive up workers’ compensation costs.