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Workplace Violence Prevention
Investigating Domestic Violence in the Workplace
James Madero | July 1, 2006
Dr. James Madero describes the major categories of investigation that are critical to understanding and managing this growing risk.
Liability Insurance
Pre-Tender Defense Costs: Who Pays?
Steven Rawls | July 1, 2006
Steve Rawls explains how assigning responsibility for pre-tender defense costs based on the notice provisions of the policy mixes apples with oranges.
Wrap-Up Programs
Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions (and Answers)
Richard Resnick | July 1, 2006
Rich Resnick provides his 'Top 10 Favorite Wrap-Up Questions' commonly asked by potential wrap-up buyers, along with his answers.
Property Insurance
The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?
Jay Levin | July 1, 2006
Jay Levin looks at Judge Senter's rulings—fair but not enforcing anti-concurrent causation language where it would eliminate coverage for otherwise covered hurricane damage.
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Loosens Standard in Retaliation Lawsuits
Paul Siegel | July 1, 2006
Paul Siegel discusses a recent Supreme Court case that has been hailed as a victory by employees' rights groups nationwide.
Construction Defect Coverage
Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 2
Patrick Wielinski | July 1, 2006
Performance bond sureties may look to the contractor's CGL insurer to recoup losses. Pat Wielinski explains.
Claims Practices
Sharing of Information between Insurers To Fight Fraud
Barry Zalma | July 1, 2006
When insurers fail to communicate to combat fraud, no one benefits. Barry Zalma looks at legislative initiatives to stop this practice.
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coverage Disputes and Pending Litigation
Brent Cooper | July 1, 2006
Because of the coverage disputes presented by the hurricanes, it is uncertain what impact the hurricanes will have on the industry in the future. Dana Harbin and Brent Cooper discuss.
Construction Safety
Measuring Success—Integrated Risk Management
Peter Furst | June 3, 2006
Peter Furst outlines some tools and techniques to assess the effectiveness of the safety management process.
Mediation
Professional Mediator: A Distinction That Makes a Difference
Jeff Kichaven | June 1, 2006
While many mediators are former judges, proper mediation goes beyond two-dimensional judging. Jeff Kichaven explains.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Investigating Domestic Violence in the Workplace
James Madero | July 1, 2006
Property Insurance
The Litigation Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Are the Flood Gates Opening?
Jay Levin | July 1, 2006
Employment Practices
Supreme Court Loosens Standard in Retaliation Lawsuits
Paul Siegel | July 1, 2006
Construction Defect Coverage
Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First?—Part 2
Patrick Wielinski | July 1, 2006
Courts and Coverage
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita: Coverage Disputes and Pending Litigation
Brent Cooper | July 1, 2006
