world business news

Rogers says companies principally restored after daylong outage left hundreds of thousands offline
Posted in

Rogers says companies principally restored after daylong outage left hundreds of thousands offline

Rogers companies are again on-line for many prospects after a daylong outage on the telecom big that left hundreds of thousands of Canadians with out web and mobile service, whereas additionally disrupting authorities companies and cost programs.

Some particular person customers noticed their web connections and cellphones come again to life Friday night, and an replace despatched to CBC’s IT division mentioned the issue in Rogers’s “core community … seems to be to have recovered.”

in an updates Saturday morning, posted to Twitter, Rogers mentioned it has now restored companies for the “overwhelming majority of our prospects” and that its

…
by •
New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan
Posted in

New Baby? Time to Update Your Estate Plan

We often have clients ask us when the best time to do their estate plan is and the answer is usually, right now! This is especially true for people turning 18 years old, people who don’t have a plan, and people who have had recent life changes.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

One event that should trigger you to meet with an estate planning attorney is a new baby. When you are expanding your family,

…
by Ilyas•
What is a Medical Power of Attorney?
Posted in

What is a Medical Power of Attorney?

One document that we recommend for almost all of our estate planning clients is a Medical Durable Power of Attorney. This document allows you to select the person who will make medical decisions on your behalf, if you are incapacitated or unable to make them yourself.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

A Medical Durable Power of Attorney is an essential document, as no one can predict their incapacity.

This legal document allows you to list

…
by Ilyas•
What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?
Posted in

What Does the End of the Public Health Emergency Mean?

The national Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ends on May 11, 2023.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

The end of the public health emergency brings a variety of changes to the healthcare system.

Most of the remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements will end for federal workers, contractors and foreign air travelers.

The government is also lifting requirements for Head Start educators and healthcare workers.

Free COVID-19 vaccines and tests will no longer be provided

…
by Ilyas•
BuzzFeed News shutters amid digital media reckoning
Posted in

BuzzFeed News shutters amid digital media reckoning

Animated illustration of a pixelated newspaper icon being obscured by a falling metal garage door.

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios

The shuttering of BuzzFeed News after years of painful layoffs and cutbacks represents the end of an era for the digital publishing industry.

Why it matters: Companies like BuzzFeed, Vox Media and Vice Media that rapidly expanded and raised lots of cash at high valuations in the aughts are struggling in a dramatically different media landscape.

  • Launched ahead of the 2012 election, BuzzFeed News quickly became known for fast viral scoops and sweeping investigations, with a slate of well-sourced reporters all over the world.
  • Though the news arm leant credibility to BuzzFeed — which had previously
…
by Ilyas•
Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates
Posted in

Healthcare Encryption Exceptions? – Rickard & Associates

We know that all emails and text messages that contain protected health information (PHI) should be encrypted.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

Are there any exceptions to the encryption rule?

Just one.

Patients can communicate with covered entities using unencrypted email and text messages, if the patients have been informed of the increased risk.

Patients can opt to have reminders sent via text messages or emails.

One issue that many healthcare providers have regarding encryption,

…
by Ilyas•
Do I Need an Emergency List?
Posted in

Do I Need an Emergency List?

We frequently have questions related to the practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords, and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an estate plan was done but they cannot find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drafted the plan. An emergency list can help to avoid these issues.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

We often see people lose their spouse, and have no idea

…
by Ilyas•
3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts
Posted in

3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death.

We can help you stay on top of the latest news that affects your everyday life. Subscribe to stay up to date. (To subscribe to our blog ).

One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.

A second thing that you should know about irrevocable trusts is that they have significant advantages, and

…
by Ilyas•