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Redundancy is the first line of defense during power grid cyberattacks

CK Power

In fact, former secretary of defense Leon Panetta was widely criticized for a 2012 speech that forecasted the fallout of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure — from derailed trains to paralyzed financial institutions, water contamination to electrical blackouts. It’s too easy to dismiss the subject as a far-fetched dystopian nightmare.

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November 2016 Newsletter – Tips on responding to new OSHA drug testing, injury reporting guidance

FDR Safety

One of the most significant OSHA actions of 2016 was issuing guidance on drug testing, injury reporting and safety incentive programs. Rest assured, post-incident drug and alcohol testing is advisable and defensible if employers: Conduct post-incident drug testing in accordance with federal law (Department of Transportation rules, etc.)

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.”. disruption distinction. In County of Galveston v.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The contract allowed for “delay damages” if the Contractor’s request for those damages “is determined to be compensable.” This is a must read!

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

With more than 1,200 aerospace and defense companies in Arizona, it is easy to understand why PriceWaterhouseCoopers ranked Arizona number one for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness. Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). In 2016, U.S.

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Home Building by the Numbers

Pro Builder

Compensation is one of four sections in the 2019 version of the survey and analysis; the others are financial, operational, and insurance. Sales and marketing expenses have continued to decline, as a percentage of revenue, since 2016 (see chart 3). Sustaining profit, she says, is a concern moving forward, per the 2019 analysis.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

Production of the new SUV will begin in the fourth quarter of 2016, with the first vehicle expected to roll off the new assembly line by the end of 2016. Construction of the planned expansion at Subaru’s Lafayette plant is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. “We customers,” Prof. billion over the next 10 years.

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