Reality and Perception of Hazard vs. Risk
Society often faces complex decisions about using chemicals in products and must evaluate the potential harm against the economic benefits, influenced by cultural tolerances for risk.
Summer 2024 | Hazards and Risks
Volume 53, Issue 4
Features
Engineered Stone Linked to a Resurgence in Silicosis Cases
Due to its growing popularity, engineered stone, which has much higher silica levels than natural stone, poses increased exposure risks for workers who cut and polish it.
Comparative Health Risks from Benzene in Sunscreens
Researchers compared estimated concentrations of benzene in the blood following use of contaminated sunscreen with modeled concentrations from common, everyday exposures.
Ethylene Oxide Exposure and Human Health Risk
The EPA has identified ethylene oxide, a versatile chemical used in industrial processes, as a carcinogenic risk in community exposure settings.
The Persistence of Tort Duty
Courts that embrace the Third Restatement frequently return to considerations of foreseeability and the relationships between parties to determine whether a duty was owed to the plaintiff.
Confidentiality in the Tripartite Relationship
When they surface, conflicts of interest related to an insured’s confidential information require care to navigate.
An Overview of the Rapidly Changing Legal Landscape following the FTC’s Noncompete Ban
Critical events have transpired in courts across the country following the FTC’s attempt to impose a nationwide ban on noncompetes.
Data-Driven Negotiations: Applying Counterintuitive Research to Avoid Bargaining Regrets
Studies reveal that how we present the offer and how we behave with our counterpart have a powerful impact on negotiation outcomes.
Departments
View from the Chair: TIPS, Your Business Generation and Professional Development Home
The incoming Chair thanks TIPS staff for their efforts and introduces the new Task Force on Referrals and Business Generation and annual Insurance Summit for In-House Counsel and Professionals.
Profile: Products Liability Committee: Staying Current and Staying Connected
The TIPS Products Liability Committee aims to be the leading resource for networking and information in products liability law through its website, newsletters, webinars, and conferences.
TIPS Notes: Summer 2024 Update on the Latest Programs and Events in Your Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
TIPS recaps the ABA Annual Meeting, highlights recent CLE programs, and congratulates the graduates of the 2023–2024 Leadership Academy class.