Articles by Andrew G. Simpson

Simpson is a freelance writer and editor. He retired as Chief Content Officer for Wells Media Group in July, 2022 after 18 years with the company.

But Wait. Here’s ‘The Rest of The Story’ on Buffett’s Lubrizol

February 24, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

In his firm’s annual report released this weekend, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett included a side note on one of...

Gaining a Risk Manager Seat at Technology’s Table: Interview with RIMS Leader Langone

February 11, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

The culture at technology startups like Uber, Airbnb and PayPal is all about risk-taking. They start by offering a unique,...

Private Equity Still Driving Agency M&As

February 10, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

Digital Buys Getting Some Attention; Buyers Getting Bigger; Prices Going Higher; Eyes on Digital The private equity bandwagon continued to...

Researchers Create Extreme Weather Early Warning System from ‘Obsolete’ Tool

February 6, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

Rice University engineers have created a deep learning computer system that taught itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like...

Facebook to Pay $550M to Settle Biometric Privacy Violation Claims

January 30, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

In what the plaintiffs’ lawyers are calling the largest cash settlement ever resolving a privacy related lawsuit, Facebook has agreed...

What the New U.S.-China Trade Agreement Says on Insurance

January 15, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed an economic and trade agreement that promises to increase the...

Harvard Professor Takes Aim at ‘Clickbait’ With Defamation Suit Against New York Times

January 14, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

A Harvard University professor known as an expert in intellectual property is suing the New York Times for its publication...

Trump Administration Issues New Rule on Joint Employer Liability

January 13, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

The Trump Administration announced a final rule setting forth standards for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards...

Potential Wage-and-Hour Claims Could Rise Under New Overtime Rule

January 13, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

New federal rules on overtime pay, which began January 1, change for the first time since 2004 the threshold for...

Look! Up in the Sky. Uber and Hyundai Unveil Air Taxi.

January 7, 2020 By Andrew G. Simpson

Uber and Hyundai Motor Co. announced they will develop Uber Air Taxis for a future aerial ride share network. The...

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Articles by Andrew G. Simpson

But Wait. Here’s ‘The Rest of The Story’ on Buffett’s Lubrizol

Gaining a Risk Manager Seat at Technology’s Table: Interview with RIMS Leader Langone

Private Equity Still Driving Agency M&As

Researchers Create Extreme Weather Early Warning System from ‘Obsolete’ Tool

Facebook to Pay $550M to Settle Biometric Privacy Violation Claims

What the New U.S.-China Trade Agreement Says on Insurance

Harvard Professor Takes Aim at ‘Clickbait’ With Defamation Suit Against New York Times

Trump Administration Issues New Rule on Joint Employer Liability

Potential Wage-and-Hour Claims Could Rise Under New Overtime Rule

Look! Up in the Sky. Uber and Hyundai Unveil Air Taxi.

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