December 2022

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Sponsored by:

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NRRDA Annual Sponsor Information

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President's Letter
By: Kurt Leisure

​Dear NRRDA Members,
 
As 2022 ends and we look towards 2023, I wanted to express my thanks to all of you for sharing in the commitment to NRRDA’s mission:  To foster the knowledge exchange among restaurant and retail industry leaders and experienced legal defense professionals to reduce claims and better mitigate risk.
 
This commitment comes in many forms besides renewing member dues – its sharing knowledge, volunteering on committees, speaking at and attending conferences, sponsoring – and it all matters. I am excited for NRRDA’s future even as the risks and uncertainty within our industry continue.
 
Let’s all keep the NRRDA momentum growing – spread the good news! I hope to see you as many of you as possible in Charleston, SC March 1-3, 2023! Click here for all things #NRRDA2023.
 
Happy Holidays.

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NRRDA Board of Directors Nominations

NRRDA 2023 Annual Conference Details

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​Slips, Trips and Falls in the Hospitality Industry: The Role of Forensic Experts During Incident Investigations
By: Catalina Mantilla Ph.D. and Angela Levitan Ph.D., CPE; ARCCA, Inc. 

​Eating out in restaurants has, and always will be, a highly popular practice within social activities. In the United States, food service and drinking sales have steadily increased in the last decade, reaching over 800 billion (U.S. dollars) in 2021.  Read more...

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“You Can’t Handle the Truth!” Separating the Hollywood Myths about Advanced Investigative Techniques from Reality
By: Megan Kohls, Research Director- UpStream Intelligence

There are a lot of myths out there about investigative technology - mainly put into our heads by the imaginative thinkers and writers of Hollywood. In shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, and CSI, whenever an advanced piece of software or equipment is needed to solve that last piece of the puzzle, it just appears like magic, the suspect is identified, and ultimately apprehended.  Read more...

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Means to Lower Average Weekly Wage with Temporary and Seasonal Employees
By: Adam E. Whitten, Equity Partner with Goodman McGuffey, LLP

As the calendar turns to the Holiday Season, travelers will flock to their favorite destinations. This added traffic is great for business, but it also can place added stress to hotels, restaurants, and retail establishments.  Read more...

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How Mental Illness Can Affect Post-Date of Loss Physical Health and Recovery 
By: Kari Williamson, BS, RN, LNCC, CCM – JS Held

Pre-Date of Loss anxiety or mental illness can have a profound impact on post-accident or injury recovery. In fact, long-term anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues can play a significant role in how an individual reacts to medical issues, injuries, and accidents. While mental health issues that were in place prior to date of loss (DOL) may not have contributed to the alleged injury, they can affect the individual’s response to the event or illness. 
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