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Litigation Management
How To Overhaul Your Panel Counsel Network
Michael Boutot | May 1, 2003
Michael Boutot discusses how to tune up your litigation management program by selecting a panel of law firms that will work with you to reduce and control legal costs.
Market Practices
Binders and Confirmation
Peter Polstein | May 1, 2003
Peter Polstein discusses insurance binders and why the placing agent or broker must make absolutely certain that all parties fully understand the coverage ramifications.
Design and Professional Liability
The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
Kenneth Slavens | May 1, 2003
Through the examination of case law, Ken Slavens reveals judicial support for the argument that the risk the design professional assumes by inspection or observation can be limited by contract.
Construction Defect Coverage
The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2003
Pat Wielinski discusses the varying judicial application of standardized CGL definitions to claims involving defective work, and the coverage myths that have arisen as a result.
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Policy Limitations on Coverage: A D&O Trend in a Hard Market
John Black | April 1, 2003
D&O insurers appear to be denying coverage more frequently now than in the soft market, relying on the personal profit, fortuity, and insurable loss arguments. John Black Jr. examines the recent case law.
Environmental
Insured Fixed-Price Contracts as a Means to Quantify Costs and Obtain Funds to Clean Up Contaminated Sites: the Kenosha Model
Michael Hill | April 1, 2003
Using the Kenosha model, Michael O. Hill discusses why insured fixed-price contracts (IFCs) are often the best way to quantify and obtain cleanup funds.
Surety
Subdivision/Improvement Bonds
Rolf Neuschaefer | April 1, 2003
Learn how subdivision/improvement bonds provide financial security for property owners and developers, ensuring the completion of essential infrastructure improvements. Rolf Neuschaefer explains.
Workers Compensation Issues
Illegal Employment Contracts Will Not Protect Employer with Regard to Compensability of Workers Compensation Injuries
Jim Pocius | April 1, 2003
Jim Pocius examines situations where employers have attempted to limit workers compensation benefits to their employees, and the courts' response.
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
Ron Prichard | April 1, 2003
In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
A Vote Against Broker-Drafted Manuscript Policies (in Most Cases)
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2003
Ken Wollner explains why he believes manuscript wording should be used only to the extent necessary to achieve an important risk management objective.
Design and Professional Liability
The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
Kenneth Slavens | May 1, 2003
Construction Defect Coverage
The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2003
Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability
Policy Limitations on Coverage: A D&O Trend in a Hard Market
John Black | April 1, 2003
Environmental
Insured Fixed-Price Contracts as a Means to Quantify Costs and Obtain Funds to Clean Up Contaminated Sites: the Kenosha Model
Michael Hill | April 1, 2003
Workers Compensation Issues
Illegal Employment Contracts Will Not Protect Employer with Regard to Compensability of Workers Compensation Injuries
Jim Pocius | April 1, 2003
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
Ron Prichard | April 1, 2003
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
A Vote Against Broker-Drafted Manuscript Policies (in Most Cases)
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2003
