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Time Element, Commercial Property Topics
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Income Losses—Are They Covered?
Linda Robinson | March 20, 2020
Are business income losses related to COVID-19 covered by a commercial property policy? The direct physical loss or damage requirement and virus exclusion argue against coverage.
Maritime Law
What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?
Michael Orlando | March 20, 2020
Mike Orlando discusses a case where neither party was the prevailing party.
Leadership at All Levels
Supporting Women in Construction
Tricia Kagerer | March 20, 2020
"Someday, gender will have nothing to do with success." Tricia Kagerer looks at the problem and the progress.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2020
Todd Fries | March 13, 2020
Todd Fries discusses the challenges facing energy insurers (e.g., coronavirus, under current market conditions).
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threats and Accounting for Operational Risk
Mark Lanterman | March 6, 2020
Mark Lanterman suggests strategies that can bolster an organization's ability to continue after an attack.
Personal Risk Management
Second Home Risk Management Strategies
Kurt Thoennessen | March 6, 2020
Second Home Risk Management Strategies—Insuring a second house can be challenging. Kurt Thoennessen explains and provides risk management tips.
Construction Quality
Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction
Peter Furst | March 6, 2020
Cost of Quality in Commercial Construction—Peter Furst explains the costs of active engagement in quality performance.
Defense and Settlement
Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation
Lyndon Bittle | February 28, 2020
Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Vines-Herrin decision.
Courts and Coverage
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies
David Knapp | February 28, 2020
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies—If hardware has been impaired, there may be coverage, per David Knapp.
Construction Safety
Determining a Construction Site's Character by Listening
TJ Lyons | February 28, 2020
Determining a Construction Site s Character by Listening—TJ Lyons provides simple tips on gathering feedback from those doing and overseeing work.
Time Element, Commercial Property Topics
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Income Losses—Are They Covered?
Linda Robinson | March 20, 2020
Maritime Law
What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?
Michael Orlando | March 20, 2020
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2020
Todd Fries | March 13, 2020
Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance
Cyber Threats and Accounting for Operational Risk
Mark Lanterman | March 6, 2020
Defense and Settlement
Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation
Lyndon Bittle | February 28, 2020
Courts and Coverage
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies
David Knapp | February 28, 2020
Construction Safety
Determining a Construction Site's Character by Listening
TJ Lyons | February 28, 2020
