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Maritime Law

Safe-Berth Clause in Vessel Charter Agreements

Michael Orlando | July 3, 2020

Mike Orlando discusses Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. , a case addressing consequences concerning a vessel oil pollution incident and safe-berth clauses in vessel charter agreements.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability in a COVID-19 Era

Jeff Slivka | July 3, 2020

In construction projects, Jeff Slivka warns of the uncertainties and ramifications.

Claims Management

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID

Christopher Mandel | July 3, 2020

Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID—From the "Grand Bargain" to the pandemic, Chris Mandel looks at the impacts.

Construction Safety

Construction Safety: Litigation Not Legislation

TJ Lyons | June 26, 2020

TJ Lyons relates construction accidents he's seen and shows why they were preventable.

Workers Compensation Issues

The Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Is It Compensable?

Veronica Bates, Christine Fuge | June 18, 2020

Factors such as whether it was contracted during the course of employment and the laws and case law of the jurisdiction will matter.

Courts and Coverage

The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance

David Knapp | June 12, 2020

The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance—Scope matters. David Knapp explains the concepts and applications.

Liability Insurance

The Coronavirus and the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | June 12, 2020

While coverage depends on the specific facts of the case, Craig Stanovich reviews the possibilities.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Operational Risk Revisited in the Wake of COVID-19

Mark Lanterman | June 12, 2020

Proactive security and technology strategizing are key, Mark Lanterman explains.

Workers Compensation Issues

OSHA and COVID-19 Updates

Tricia Kagerer | June 12, 2020

Tricia Kagerer summarizes recent guidance on how to handle workers who test positive for COVID-19.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Converging Risk and Quality Management in Light of COVID-19

John Pryor | June 5, 2020

John Pryor explains why this is an ideal time to integrate Lean Six Sigma tools and processes into your risk management systems in light of COVID-19.