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Former eBay execs get prison time for ‘extreme’ harassment campaign against couple
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Former eBay execs get prison time for ‘extreme’ harassment campaign against couple

Two former eBay Inc security executives were sentenced to prison on Thursday for carrying out a campaign to harass and intimidate a Massachusetts couple through threats and disturbing home deliveries after their online newsletter drew the ire of the company’s then-CEO. Jim Baugh and David Harville were sentenced to 57 and 24 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in an extensive harassment campaign that involved sending the couple cockroaches, a funeral wreath and a bloody Halloween pig mask. US District Judge Patti Saris, who imposed the sentence during hearings in Boston, called it a “hard-to-imagine” scheme fuelled by a…
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Do Cyberattacks Increase Mortality? – Rickard & Associates
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Do Cyberattacks Increase Mortality? – Rickard & Associates

Yes, according to a recent study. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). A recent study found that over 20% of healthcare organizations hit with ransomware attacks had an increase in mortality rates. Cyberattacks and breaches continue to be a constant stressor on healthcare entities, with no end in sight. Common attacks against healthcare entities include:Ransomware Phishing Cloud breaches Supply chain interruptionRansomware tends to cause the most issues with patient care, as it can lead to…
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Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?
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Michigan: What Happens to Your Assets When You Don’t Have an Estate Plan?

While many people fail to update their estate plans or even have an estate plan, they often don’t know what this means for their assets. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). In Michigan, if a person dies intestate (without an estate plan), then their estate passes according to the law. The law says that if you are married at the time of death and don’t have living parents, children or grandchildren, your spouse receives your entire estate.…
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China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure
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China manufacturing weak, adding to economy pressure

BEIJING (AP) — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two…BEIJING (AP) — Growth in Chinese factory activity was weak in September, export orders fell and employers cut jobs, two surveys showed Friday, adding to pressure on lackluster economic growth. A monthly purchasing managers’ index released by business news magazine Caixin fell to 48.1 from August’s 49.5 on a 100-point scale on which readings below 50 indicate activity contracting. A separate PMI by an official industry group rose to 50.1 from 49.4. “The surveys suggest that China’s economy continued to…
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How to lose weight fast and easy
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How to lose weight fast and easy

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. Do you wonder how to lose weight fast and easy without the headache of counting calories day in and day out? As you navigate a healthier lifestyle you will definitely find that losing weight and staying fit is much easier when you have the proper motivation and tools to do so, which is why I wanted to search through Amazon and help outline the best health products for people trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Finding the best products for your weight loss journey can be challenging…
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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?
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Can You Prevent Telehealth Fraud?

Telemedicine has continued to thrive in a post-pandemic world, but with the expansion of services comes the expansion of fraud. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) has warned healthcare entities to use ‘heightened scrutiny’ when entering telemedicine arrangements that have suspect characteristics of a fraud scheme. The OIG has stated that a common characteristic of fraudulent schemes is the use of kickbacks to recruit and award healthcare practitioners. The OIG further…
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Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement
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Terminating Your Physician Employment Agreement

Many of our physician clients are unaware of their termination rights prior to meeting with us. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). If you want to terminate your employment, the first thing you need to do is read your contract. Most physician employment agreements have substantial termination provisions. You need to know what yours says regarding termination with and without cause, what notice is required, and what other provisions will be triggered by termination. Many times, employment…
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New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan
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New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is especially true for people turning 18 years old, people who don’t have a plan, and people who have had recent life changes. We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog click here). One event that should trigger you to meet with an estate planning attorney is a new baby. When you are expanding your family, that…
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