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Liability Insurance
When Workers Aren't Employees
Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2007
Is a leased worker considered a temporary worker? Craig Stanovich explains the difference and the insurance implications.
Construction Defect Coverage
Worth the Weight (in Gold): the Texas Supreme Court Weighs in on Defective Construction as Occurrence
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007
Pat Wielinski relates the recent Texas Supreme Court holding that unexpected/unintended property damage is an "occurrence" under the CGL.
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split on Forum Non Conveniens
Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007
Michael Orlando looks at the recent admiralty case, Sinochem Int'l Co., Ltd. v. Malaysia Int'l Shipping Corp. , which addressed forum non conveniens.
Surety
Killer Bond Forms and Contract Provisions—Part 2
Marilyn Klinger | August 1, 2007
In this ongoing series, Marilyn Klinger discusses the surety problem of penal sum increases with change orders.
Captives
Captives and Collateral
Michael R. Mead | August 1, 2007
Michael Mead says the prudent captive owner will address the collateral issue early in the formation and often throughout the life of the captive.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability Update
Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007
Jeff Slivka examines the marketplace, the trends, and the various forms of coverage available this year.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2007
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007
Jeff Balcombe discusses factors that influence value: growth, profitability, customer relationships, and company-specific risks.
Intellectual Property
Protecting Analysis: Patents in the Insurance Industry
Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007
Sanford Warren examines the patent as a legal mechanism to protect innovation, especially novel business practices.
Claims Practices
Use Licensed Experts in Claims Litigation
Barry Zalma | August 1, 2007
An Illinois decision requiring experts to be licensed in the state before testifying could be problematic. Barry Zalma explains.
Corporate Fraud Prevention
High-Integrity Management and Fraud Prevention: The Wrong Way
Scott Langlinais | July 1, 2007
A company can employ many tactics to fight fraud, but one person can undermine it. Scott Langlinais explains.
Construction Defect Coverage
Worth the Weight (in Gold): the Texas Supreme Court Weighs in on Defective Construction as Occurrence
Patrick Wielinski | September 1, 2007
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split on Forum Non Conveniens
Michael Orlando | August 18, 2007
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability Update
Jeff Slivka | August 1, 2007
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Trends in the Valuation of Agents and Brokers: 2007
Jeff Balcombe | August 1, 2007
Intellectual Property
Protecting Analysis: Patents in the Insurance Industry
Sanford Warren | August 1, 2007
Corporate Fraud Prevention
High-Integrity Management and Fraud Prevention: The Wrong Way
Scott Langlinais | July 1, 2007