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GRAVESIDE LIABILITY - How To Avoid Grave Cemetery Problems: A Primer On A Few Cemetery Liability Issues

An article by Poul Lemasters, NCBVA Legal Counsel

While death may be the most common theme among cemeteries, the truth is that accidents happen at the cemetery too. The problem is that many professionals don’t really think about the potential accidents; and even if they think about the accidents, they don’t think about how or why they may be responsible. This article is a look into a few ‘accidents’ that, unfortunately, do occur at the cemetery.  The focus will be to identify the potential accident; understand who is responsible (aka liable); and then share ways to avoid the problem. In no way is this meant to solve every potential accident, but hopefully this article will provide the framework to help in these accidents, as well as others.

• The tents blow away!
  
• Someone falls in the grave!
  
• We need to open that casket!
  

MARIJUANA IN THE WORKPLACE - 5 Issues that are ‘High’ on the List of Things to Know

An article by Poul Lemasters, NCBVA Legal Counsel

The times they are a changing! What was once banned, illegal, and thought by some as immoral is now legal and becoming one of the largest businesses in the US. Yes, marijuana is now the in thing. The problem is that despite the legal status changing in many states, many businesses still have drug-free workplaces.

• What can a business do?
  
• Is it time to throw in the towel and just let it all happen?
  
• Or is there a path to float down that may allow proper oversight by an employer on this topic?
  

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THE OSHA SILICA DUST STANDARDS - Understanding this dusty regulation

An article by Poul Lemasters, NCBVA Legal Counsel

In case you haven’t heard - the OSHA Silica Standard went into effect in June of 2016, and all general industry business (like a vault company) have until June 2018 to be compliant.

• Are you ready?
  
• Have you taken the steps required under the new OSHA rule?
  
• Do you even know what you need to do to start?
  

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