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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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Apple says it will manufacture iPhone 14 in India – Business News
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Apple says it will manufacture iPhone 14 in India – Business News

Photo: The Canadian PressApple Inc. will make its iPhone 14 in India, the company said on Monday, as manufacturers shift production from China amid geopolitical tensions and pandemic restrictions that have disrupted supply chains for many industries. “The new iPhone 14 lineup introduces groundbreaking new technologies and important safety capabilities. We’re excited to be manufacturing the iPhone 14 in India,” Apple said in a statement. Apple unveiled its latest line-up of iPhones earlier this month. They will have improved cameras, faster processors and longer lasting batteries at the same prices as last year’s models. India is the world’s second-largest…
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Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates
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Aretha Franklin’s Wills Dispute – Rickard & Associates

If you have been following the news, you may have seen that there is a dispute regarding Aretha Franklin’s estate plan. Her sons are in court fighting over her estate and multiple wills. 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). Aretha Franklin died in 2018, and because she did not have a trust, she wills went through probate court where they are being disputed by her sons. A Will from 2014 and two Wills from 2010 were found…
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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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Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
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Can You Prevent a Whistleblower Lawsuit?

When a whistleblower suit is brought against a company or practice, there are usually many warnings that were ignored or not dealt with appropriately. Many times, wrongdoings are brought to light internally first and properly addressing concerns can prevent a lawsuit.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).Often, the employee who becomes the whistleblower tries to raise the issue internally before going outside the company. There are also fears of retaliation by many whistleblowers. Fear of retaliation…
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Are You Prepared for an Audit?
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Are You Prepared for an Audit?

The Federal Government is constantly auditing healthcare entities. A recent Michigan settlement resulted in prison time and a hefty repayment for violations of the False Claims Act.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 your compliance plan needs to be updated, now is the time. You want to make sure that your practice is protected so that you are not faced with a similar situation as a vascular surgeon from Bay City, Michigan. A vascular surgeon was…
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