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Time Element
Business Interruption for Denial of Access Revisited
Douglas Berry | May 1, 2004
Doug Berry discusses three recent court cases addressing the denial of access due to a civil authority order and the effect of particular policy wording on business interruption coverage.
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
David Nicastro explains the importance of periodically evaluating your firm's physical security exposure and how to properly build and maintain a good security program.
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
The Department of Health and Human Services recently proposed new guidelines for federal workplace drug testing, including hair and sweat testing. Paul Siegel explains.
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Changes in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | May 1, 2004
Craig Stanovich discusses the new changes to the additional insured endorsements and the introduction of a limitation to the definition of 'insured contract' characterized by ISO as coverage reductions.
Political Risk
The Implications of Recurring Terrorism for Business
Daniel Wagner | May 1, 2004
In a discussion of the spread of terrorism, Daniel Wagner explains why it is crucial for governments and businesses to coordinate a definitive approach to creating a more secure environment.
Intellectual Property
Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation—Part 2
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2004
In this second of a 2-part article, Sanford Warren and Jack Richards examine what constitutes an effective non-infringement opinion under patent law.
Environmental
Managing the Environmental Risk from Subcontractors
Jeff Slivka | May 1, 2004
Jeff Slivka and Mitch Cohen look at environmental risks posed by the many workers on the construction site and how to adequately manage these risks.
Claims Practices
The Ethical Dilemma Caused by Fighting Fraud
Barry Zalma | April 10, 2004
Barry Zalma discusses the obligation to and dangers of reporting suspected fraud.
Design and Professional Liability
Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2004
Richard Zarandona and Kent Holland discuss the mold litigation explosion, defective construction as the alleged cause of mold growth, the health effects, and the need for standards.
Personal Risk Management
Managing the Nanny Risk
Jack Hungelmann | April 1, 2004
In this personal risk management column, Jack Hungelmann looks at the exposure created by the hiring of a nanny rather than using a nanny service, and offers possible solutions.
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
Intellectual Property
Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation—Part 2
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2004
Design and Professional Liability
Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation
Kent Holland | April 1, 2004
