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Mark your calendars for February 11-13, 2008
Houston, Texas

Introducing a Pre-Conference Workshop on February 11, with two tracks, one for In-House Counsel and one focusing on Real Estate

The Safety, Security, and Risk Management Track will feature the following sessions:

  • Tips on Testifying/Mock Deposition Demonstration/Witness Demonstration
  • Solutions to Credit Card Fraud/Collecting on No-Smoking & Damages
  • Special Issues in Loss Prevention, including Pools; Spas; AED Litigation - Public Access, Timely Response, What if you do not have them; Carbon Monoxide Detectors; Issues Arising from Smoking; Dealing with Inclement Weather; Norovirus and Other Contagious Diseases; and Special Issues arising from Mixed-Use Properties
  • Understanding Duties of Care, Reasonable Care, Standards of Care, Negligence, Gross Negligence

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Hospitality Loss Prevention Seminar
Phoenix, Arizona

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"Who You Should Know"
Loss Prevention Spotlight

Jim Stover is the head of Loss Control for AJ Gallagher’s hospitality portfolio. In this position, he is responsible for the safety and security services offered to hospitality companies throughout North America.

Prior to this, Stover was the Hospitality Service Director for Wausau Insurance Company’s Hospitality Portfolio. In that role, he provided loss prevention services for Wausau’s major hotel clients, conducted numerous training seminars, and edited the HOST quarterly hospitality newsletter.

Before joining Wausau, he was President of Hospitality Risk Services, a leading provider of safety and security services. Stover, a recognized safety and security expert, focused on small to moderate size companies in need of his expertise and assisted them in the development and administration of their risk management and loss prevention programs.

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Florida Carbon Monixide Alarm Law Effective July 1, 2007

Reprinted with Permission from the August 2007 Loss Prevention Management Bulletin

Responding to recent carbon monoxide incidents in Florida, the 2007 Florida Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1822, which requires carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in public lodging establishments. CO detectors are required in every enclosed space or room containing a boiler required under Chapter 554, Florida Statutes. Every boiler fired by the direct application of energy from the combustion of fuels is covered.

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"Product Showcase"

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Protect your brand and limit your liability while you reduce operating and risk management costs with the APIS data management system.

Kevin J. McMenimen
President / CEO Enabl-u Technologies
1 Fairchild Court Suite
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APIS allows you to collect, communicate and analyze critical event information from all corporate and remote locations. Whether you call it the Asset Protection Information System or an All Purpose Intake System, APIS is designed to offer a true data management facility complete with workflow management, communication management, tasks, approvals, alerts, reminders and follow-up controls that are unrivaled. APIS modules offer advanced configuration capabilities for form creation and dashboard design offering focused data capture and detailed analysis reports for a variety of human resource, operations, safety and loss prevention functions.

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New, Legally Required Minimum Wage Poster Available for Free

On July 24, the first of three increases in the federal minimum wage will take effect. The three steps are:

Date Increase

July 24, 2007 to $5.85 per hour
July 24, 2008 to $6.55 per hour
July 24, 2009 to $7.25 per hour

U.S. Labor Department regulations require employers to display an official Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) poster which generally explains the law's requirements. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place in every establishment where employees are employed, and employees must be able to see it easily. Some courts have ruled that failure to comply with the FLSA's conspicuous posting requirement extends the time limits under which an employee can bring FLSA claims. In such situations, the ability to bring claims can be extended until the time that the employee obtains actual notice of his or her FLSA rights. To prevent such problems, be sure your poster is appropriately displayed.

The Labor Department has now released the official poster that will take effect on July 24. As of that day, the current version will no longer be valid. You can get a copy of the new poster by clicking the links below. Please be sure to have the proper poster displayed before the deadline.

For additional information about FLSA issues or any other labor, employment, benefits, or immigration issue, please contact

Mike Mitchell
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Phone: (504) 529-3830

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