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Natural Disasters Cause $85 Billion Global Economic Loss During First Half Of 2013

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The data shows that economic losses from global natural disasters during the six month period ending June 30 totaled $85 billion* (compared to $75 billion in 2012), which is approximately 15% lower than the 10 year average of $100 billion (2003-2012). billion); the U.S. severe weather outbreak from May 18-22 ($4.5 billion).

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#79:  Res Judicata and the Privity Element

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774, 779 (2003), such as “when a person controls or substantially participates in controlling the presentation or if a non-party authorizes a party in litigation to represent his or her interests,” id. Sullivan , 149 N.H. The subs should be able to invoke res judicata even though they were not parties to the first lawsuit.

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CMMS Facilities Operations Maintenance Best Management Practices

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operations and record keeping, trash-recycle removal, security services, service contracts, utility charges (electric, gas/oil, water), insurance (fire, liability, operating equipment) and taxes. Facility Operating Gross Square Foot (GSF) Index (SAM Performance Indicator: APPA 2003). ?? It does not include capital improvements.

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Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area Over 700 Jobs

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Founded in Nevada in 2003 and now offering the largest product line in North America, Xtreme Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of heavy equipment and construction machinery. Specializing in medical manufacturing, the company favored the Las Vegas area due to the business climate, commercial real estate prices and tax environment.

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Green Building Data Risk as an Opportunity

Green Building Law Update

There are a panoply of federal laws within discreet silos, including significantly: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and the like. establish requirements for a business after a data breach.

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Electrical Workers Taking Deadly Safety Risks

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Electrical tradespeople accounted for 29% of all electrical-related fatalities in the workplace between 2003 and 2012, and they continue to be critically injured on the job when working on energized electrical panels or ballasts/347V lighting. The number of fatalities for the utility worker sector has increased.

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#93:  Spoliation During Construction

NH Construction Law

American Family Mutual Insurance Co. 264, 271 (2003). Fortunately, the duty to preserve relevant evidence may be satisfied by affording the adverse party an adequate opportunity to inspect it prior to destruction. Golke , 768 N.W.2d 2d 729, 737 (Wis. ” Murray v. Developmental Services of Sullivan County , 149 N.H.