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The Purpose of Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases

Purpose of Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases Generally speaking, punitive damages are awarded to punish the defendant in order to deter others from doing similar wrongdoing. This is especially true in cases where the wrongful behavior poses a danger to the public. For example, a company that leaves an open flame on the side […]


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Are There Deadlines For Filing Wildfire-Related Lawsuits?

Wildfire-Related Lawsuits Several lawsuits have been filed against Hawaii’s main electricity provider, Hawaiian Electric, over its role in the massive wildfire that devastated homes and businesses in Lahaina earlier this month. The company is accused of negligence and other violations that contributed to the fires, which killed more than 100 people and burned nearly 2,000 […]


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Usenet History

In 1979, two Duke University students decided to replace the outdated Bulletin Board System used by the university for local announcements. The two students, Tom Truscott and Jim Ellis, with the help of Steve Bellovin, created the first Usenet package, called “netnews”, which took advantage of existing communications software on Unix systems called UUCP (Unix-to-Unix […]


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Everything You Wanted To Know About Tasers But Were Afraid To Ask

Tasers are being used by many law enforcement agencies around the world. (Tasers are also called stun guns.) They are certainly used by the police in Orlando, where I live. Instead of shooting or injuring the victim with bullets, the Taser delivers a 50,000 volt electrical shock to a lawbreaker that shuts down the central […]


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Vendor Management: The Pros and Cons of a Vendor Relationship Management Program

Supplier Relationship Management (or SRM) programs are designed to create a closer working partnership with your critical and strategic suppliers. This should result in better value for both organizations. However, there are mixed opinions on whether the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Arguments in favor of SRM – Eliminate waste and barriers to effective service. […]


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