Risk in the News
What’s happening in the field of risk management? Here you’ll find relevant commentary and analysis on news that impacts the world of risk.
French Artist Orlan Sues Lady Gaga for Plagiarism
HuffPost Arts & Culture
June 18, 2013
"Intellectual property issues can be hard to pin down in imagery and performance. Where should be the line be drawn between inspiration and theft?" Read the Article.
Boy, 17, On Life Support After Nearly Drowning In Public Pool With 4 Lifeguards On Duty
CBS
June 14, 2013
Owners and managers of pool and spas have a legal obligation to maintain their facilities to provide for the safety of those using them. Pools and spas may be good for business, but it only takes one drowning or serious injury to create a whole lot of bad publicity. After reading this story, read this post.
Teenager Performed CPR Before Paramedics Arrived
News 10 ABC
June 7, 2013
This story exemplifies the value of knowing CPR, especially if you own a pool. After reading this article, be sure to check out this article on pool safety practices.
Sinkhole Swallows Swimming Pool
Yahoo! News
June 5, 2013
Sinkhole stories continue to appear in the news. After reading this story, read these blogs to help determine possible signs of sinkhole risk.
Tornado Risk Goes Beyond the "Alley"
CNN
May 29, 2013
Natural disasters continue to dominate the headlines. And while some areas of the world are more prone to the risks, no location is risk-free. Read the Post
Regulatory Risks Growing Faster Than The Ability To Deal With Them: Results From A Global Risk Survey
The Metropolitan Corporate Council
May 22, 2013
"We asked nearly 1,100 C-level executives around the world what issue posed the greatest threat to their industry, and in almost every sector they said the top threat was regulatory pressure, by a wide margin."
Cannes Film Festival Suffers $1m Jewelry Theft
BBC News
May 17, 2013
More than $1M worth of jewels have been stolen from a hotel in the French town of Cannes, police say. Read the article, then check out this short video clip on protecting Red Carpet jewels.
Evacuations Ordered as B.C. Wildfire Grows
CBCnews
May 13, 2013
Wildfire stories continue to appear in the headlines. After reading this article, click here for tips on how to protect your home and family.
Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, the U.S. and Russia Rank as the Countries Most at Risk for Cargo Theft Globally
Supply Demand Chain Executive
May 7, 2013
"The prevention of cargo theft on a global scale requires intimate knowledge of incident trends on a regional basis, as security programs and mitigation techniques do not always transfer successfully from region to region, according to FreightWatch International." Read the Article.
