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Texas Danger Zones, Why You May Need a Texas Injury Lawyer By : Jenn Smith Texas is the second largest state in size, trailing only behind Alaska. The two largest metro areas in Texas are Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. With such large masses of people in these cities, there is a lot of congestion on the roads. Legal Hold And Document Ediscovery By : Rusty Bender A legal hold, also referred to as a hold, preservation order, suspension order, freeze notice, hold order, or hold notice, is a notice or communication issued to an organization to preserve all forms of relevant information, as a result of a reasonably anticipated investigations, audit, or lawsuit. A legal hold therefore suspends the normal disposition or processing of records. The Risks of Ediscovery By : Rusty Bender Before, all businesses store data and information in paper documents. But with breakthroughs made in Information Technology over the past two decades, businesses have switched to using computers as a major device in storing and managing information. This article discusses the concept of eDiscovery and its impact to business organizations. EPCs – A Catalyst For Low Carbon Commercial Buildings By : Richard Nussey Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) came into force on the 1st of October 2008 under the European Union Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2002, and are a legal requirement for almost all commercial buildings when they are completed, modified, sold or leased. EPCs are intended to act as a catalyst for improving the performance of a building as they must be provided in the sales literature for the property. The New MIL-STD-130N Standard as per the UID compliance By : Id Integration As per UID compliance, product identification marking is mandatory in the aerospace, automotive, and defence industries to identify and trace products in the manufacturing process. The US Department of Defence has set certain standards to ensure that these marks are strictly complied with and mandated as per the UID compliance. MIL-STD-129 Requirement Norms As Per The Dod Mil Specs By : Id Integration To standardize the military products, the US Department of Defence (DoD) has introduced certain DoD MIL Specs. The purpose of these DoD MIL Specs is to ensure that all defence related products are manufactured as per a common requirement standard and similar defence-related objective. They should also have proper compatibility with logistics systems. Resolving Disputes between Shareholders By : Adriane Lauren Luna Shareholder disputes are inevitable in a company's lifetime. Shareholders will have arguments in how they run a business, clashes of interests and views will arise and it will not be easily resolved. Medtronic 6948 lead recall class action lawsuits By : Steve92 Fields92 Medtronic 6948 lead recall class action lawsuits The Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6948 lead was removed from the market by Medtronic on October 15, 2007 due to the reporting of fractures in some wires and five patient deaths associated with the defibrillator leads. It is estimated there are around 268,000 Medtronic leads implanted in patients around the world. Medtronic’s Sprint Fidelis defibrillation leads were recalled because the leads (electronic wires) are prone to fracture or break causing major complications and the potential for patient fatalities. Employers Beware: Violation Fines To Increase Exponentially By : Eli Kantor On February 22, 2008, Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced higher civil fines against employers who violate federal immigration laws. The new rule will become effective as of March 27, 2008. What's an Employer to do When They Receive an SSA Mismatch Letter? By : Eli Kantor Attention small business owners. Recently, Immigration has dramatically increased workplace enforcement of Immigration law, after the failure of Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. OSHA Guide to Noise and Hearing Safety, Health And Conservation By : Sandra Noble "Between 1990 and 2050 the number of hearing-impaired Americans will increase at a faster rate than the total US population." Loud noises are more than a nuisance. - They can cause hearing loss. OSHA has a vital role in rescuing the ears of the American worker. The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply By : Sandra Noble Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU). Preparing For and Surviving an OSHA Inspection By : Sandra Noble Avoid the cost and the pain of an OSHA Inspection. Like a good Boy Scout - "Be prepared". The goal is for employers to pass the compliance test and get the merit badge of approval from OSHA. RoHS Complaint Industrial Control Switches By : Sandra Noble Industrial control switches are at the heart of the monitoring and control systems of modern machinery. They range from the simple electro-mechanical push-button to embedded PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), to wireless or infrared activated devices. All industrial plants and virtually all products in daily use, including the ubiquitous microwave oven and dishwasher, have them. What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive By : Sandra Noble Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs. Techniques For RoHS Class Compliance By : Sandra Noble The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC is a directive of the European Parliament. It restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture and sale of various electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. The materials are lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium (VI), PBB (poly-brominated biphenyls) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers). OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals By : Sandra Noble How can industry prevent 6,000 fatalities and 4 million accidents? These were the shocking workplace statistics for 2005. OSHA and its Process Safety Management (PSM) program strive to improve upon these statistics. RoHS Chemicals Legislation In Europe and China By : Sandra Noble About 35 million tons of electrical and electronic items are discarded worldwide every year. Leakage of chemicals in land fills from such discarded equipment pose serious environmental pollution problems. Legislation has been enacted in EU member countries and in China to arrest such pollution. Complying With UK & EU Country WEEE Electronic Recycling Directive By : Sandra Noble Improper disposal of electronic and electrical waste can be hazardous to the environment and to business profitability. Although proper disposal may be costly, the inability to expand globally may have an even more detrimental financial impact. Find out what it takes to do business in Europe, China and beyond. What You Need to Know About OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response By : Sandra Noble "Don't cry over spilt milk" may be a good course of action for a child. But employers with hazardous spills and waste, must implement and execute cleanup, disposal, emergency response plans. Otherwise, they face reprimand and fines from OSHA. Antitrust Violations - Exploding Monopolies By : Amit Mehta The word "antitrust" was first widely used when the US government began drafting policies to fight the creation of business trusts. More known today as cartels, trusts tend to promote unfair corporate practices and monopolies. New Fundraising Regulations: What Now? By : Alec Moreland Around the country, coaches and teachers are witnessing a complete overhaul of the school fundraising system. Speeding Tickets By : John Pawlett There is definitely on thing in this world that everyone hates to get. Your Helpful Home Legal Business Basics By : James Lowe When your business starts taking off you want to protect yourself from the legal pitfalls that can ruin your financial opportunities