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Commercial Property
Depreciation of Labor in Calculating ACV: Yes or No?
Catherine L Trischan | July 26, 2024
The answer may depend on the policy language, state law, and case law. Catherine Trischan examines the controversy.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Matters
Chuck Baxter | July 19, 2024
Chuck Baxter discusses trademarks, copyright laws, patent rights, and trade secrets.
Claims Practices
Cyber-Security Policy Requires Direct Financial Loss
Barry Zalma | July 19, 2024
Barry Zalma relates a case where coverage was not triggered for a loss involving a phishing scam.
Design and Professional Liability
Court Finds Necessary a Connection between Wrongful Conduct and Training
Kenneth Slavens | July 12, 2024
Ken Slavens describes a 2024 case illustrating the importance of providing training to design employees and documenting compliance with professional standards.
Leadership at All Levels
Intrepreneurism: Innovating a Large Legacy Organization
Rose Hall | July 12, 2024
Every business wants to innovate its thinking, strategy, and data. Rose Hall looks into ways to accomplish this.
Employee Well-Being
Supporting Mental Health Caregivers, Particularly Parents
Sally Spencer-Thomas | July 12, 2024
Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas recommends supporting employees who are parenting children with mental health conditions.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Emotional Intelligence Competencies of an Effective Leader
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024
Mike Poskey shows how having certain abilities will set you on the right path to becoming an effective leader within your organization.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
How To Hire Your Best Employees
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024
Employee screening can reduce absenteeism, improve productivity, lower turnover, reduce insurance premiums, and decrease liability. Mike Poskey explains.
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Myths of Behavioral Preemployment Testing
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024
Integrating testing into your hiring process can increase retention and productivity and decrease the likelihood of employment practices lawsuits, per Mike Poskey.
Construction Safety
Safer Alternatives to Killer Pulleys
TJ Lyons | June 28, 2024
TJ Lyons takes a hard look at conventional pulleys and their drawbacks and offers suggestions for options that get the job done without injuring construction workers.
Commercial Property
Depreciation of Labor in Calculating ACV: Yes or No?
Catherine L Trischan | July 26, 2024
Design and Professional Liability
Court Finds Necessary a Connection between Wrongful Conduct and Training
Kenneth Slavens | July 12, 2024
Leadership at All Levels
Intrepreneurism: Innovating a Large Legacy Organization
Rose Hall | July 12, 2024
Employee Well-Being
Supporting Mental Health Caregivers, Particularly Parents
Sally Spencer-Thomas | July 12, 2024
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Emotional Intelligence Competencies of an Effective Leader
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
How To Hire Your Best Employees
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024
Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention
Myths of Behavioral Preemployment Testing
Mike Poskey | July 5, 2024