Increase in Use of Electronics Creating “Intexticated” Workers By Teresa Long - July 27, 2010 The proliferation of personal technology, predominantly cell phones, Blackberrys and iPods, now infiltrates work life as well as leisure time. These devices are impacting job safety, a not-so-good vibration being felt, literally, from coast to coast.      A Boston trolley driver is distracted while sending a text message and slams into another car, injuring scores of passengers. Even more horrific is the operator of a commuter train in Los Angeles who, while looking down to send a text message, hits another train and causes the deaths of 20 people.  Read More

Arson For Profit, A Book Review By Barry Zalma, Esq. CFE - July 7, 2010 Have you ever wondered why people burn down their homes? Did they intend to defraud their insurer to profit from an unsalable house? Were they about to be foreclosed? Did they catch a spouse in bed with another? Were they crazy? Arson, much to the surprise of the average person, is not generally committed to defraud an insurer. Rather, most arson fires are set for spite or by vandals. Arson for profit is the smallest percentage of all arson fires. Read More

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