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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Can The Food Service Industry Navigate The USDA’s Zero Tolerance Policy on E.coli and Still Put Food On The Table?

Posted in Foodborne Illness, Litigation Trends

Co-authored by Brian Gross  The USDA has recently announced that it will delay implementation of a controversial new program to extend its Zero Tolerance Policy for E. coli 0157:H7 to include six additional E. coli serogroups:  O26; O45; O103; O111; O121; and O145, which the USDA declared adulterants in non-intact raw beef.  The new policy, which… Continue Reading

Increased Market for Cyber Insurance Means Litigation On the Horizon

Posted in Litigation Trends

Co-authored by Brian Gross  Cyber security, the protection of an entity’s confidential and proprietary information, is becoming an increasingly important concern to companies in almost every industry.  Moreover, as technology continues to grow at an exponential rate, cyber crimes and the resultant litigation continue to grow right along with it. It is no secret that businesses… Continue Reading