With traffic crashes killing about 10 people a day across the state, the Texas Department of Transportation is launching its first-ever safety campaign focused on the leading cause of road deaths: speeding. The new campaign includes an increase in speed limit enforcement by police across Texas from June 7 to […]
Cyber Law
Carrot or Stick? States Try Incentives to Increase Cybersecurity
Societies are only as cyber-secure as their weakest links, prompting state governments to ensure — even incentivize — organizations of all stripes are well defended. As they work to push businesses into better cyber practices, some states have been re-examining the tools available and embracing an approach focused on incentives […]
Cyber and the Law
The law in armed conflict applies just the same to the use of cyber-means as other means of waging war, the Attorney General and Fareham MP Suella Braverman told the think-tank Chatham House in a speech. She called for shared agreement with other countries “on prohibited behaviors for key sectors,” in terms of cyber, […]
Sanwo-Olu should strongly enforce Lagos traffic law
THE re-imposition of a sweeping ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles, or okada, in six local government areas, demonstrates the amateurish approach of the Lagos State Government to governance and the enforcement of laws. Last week, in response to the brutal murder and immolation of a resident by okada […]
6 Tips for Staying Safe When Driving
Auto accidents happen more often than you think. According to the US Department of Transportation–National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 31,720 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes from January to September 2021. This is a 12% increase from the first nine months of 2020 and the highest since 2006. […]
Take Steps To Protect Your Law Firm
With all of the sensitive and oftentimes personal data law firms store, it’s no surprise that law firm cybersecurity threats are at an all-time high. No matter the area of practice, law firms maintain a wealth of vital client information, valuable intellectual property, sensitive business information, and other confidential or […]
Law change could see more fines handed out to drivers for ‘moving traffic offences’
Drivers may soon receive a fine for stopping on a yellow box junction due to new powers which councils will be applying for. However, many drivers have voiced their concerns over the new fines becoming a money-making scheme. Moving traffic offences can apply to driving in a bus lane, making […]
Agencies increase patrols over Memorial Day holiday weekend
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Amarillo Police Department (APD), and the Potter County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) will be conducting a three-day DWI task force to combat drunk driving in Potter and Randall counties. Amarillo officers will join law enforcement agencies across the state during the Memorial Day […]
NIS2: Experts share their views on the EU’s upcoming cybersecurity directive
More organizations face incident reporting requirements under revised rules Criminal hackers, nation states, and other malicious actors are constantly changing their targets and methods. Legislation, though, often takes years to draft, putting law enforcement on the back foot when it comes to keeping pace with emerging cybersecurity threats. The European […]
Why Do Car Accidents Happen in Heavy Traffic?
There may be nothing worse than having to be stuck in heavy traffic that doesn’t move. When trying to get from one place to the next, cars right on top of each other bumper-to-bumper can make traveling stressful and frustrating. This situation is never one that is fun to be […]