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Litigation Management

Legal Billing—Is There a Change in the Wind? A Look at the UTBMS Task Codes and the Future of Legal E-billing

Michael Boutot | December 1, 2005

Michael Boutot describes the history of legal billing and explains the Uniform Task-Based Management System task codes and what he sees as the future of legal e-billing.

Mediation

Insurance Coverage Litigation: What Is the Role of Mediation?

Jeff Kichaven | December 1, 2005

In his discussion of a recent California insurance coverage case, Jeff Kichaven explains the importance of keeping the demarcation between trials and mediations clear.

Property Insurance

Handle Property Claims Properly

Jay Levin | December 1, 2005

Jay Levin explains how a recent case addressing property insurance for damage to computer systems makes clear that even having the right coverage is not enough.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #8 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

John Pryor | December 1, 2005

John Pryor discusses Dr. W. Edwards Deming's eighth principle: "Drive out fear so that everyone may work effectively for the company" and the importance of trust and security in employment.

Environmental

Absolute Pollution Exclusion in Contractors Policy Does Not Bar Coverage for Toxic Fume Injuries

Kent Holland | November 12, 2005

Kent Holland explains Nav-Its, Inc. v. Selective Insurance , span court case] where the New Jersey Supreme Court limited the pollution exclusion to hazards traditionally associated with environmentally related claims.

Intellectual Property

The Dangers of Delay in Filing Patent Applications

Sanford Warren | November 1, 2005

Sanford Warren discusses how a company can forfeit patent rights if it delays too long before filing a corresponding patent application.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Insuring Liability for Third-Party Claims Seeking Lost Profits

Michael A. Rossi | November 1, 2005

Mike Rossi explains coverage for lost-profit claims under policies designed to address technology, media, Internet liability, and network security liability. Variations and caveats are provided.

Design and Professional Liability

Are You Really Protected from Consequential Damages Exposure?

Michael Loulakis | November 1, 2005

In discussing Action Ind. v. USF&G, Michael Loulakis points out the importance of a full waiver of consequential damages for anything arising out of or related to the design-build contract.

Design and Professional Liability

Higher Policy Limits for Specific Projects

David Collings | October 22, 2005

David Collings explains that architects and engineers do not need to avoid projects that require higher insurance limits. Other options are available, such as adjusting professional liability limits.

Liability Insurance

Auto Versus Mobile Equipment in the 2004 CGL—An Update

Craig Stanovich | October 1, 2005

Insurance professionals must make determinations whether "mobile equipment" is subject to motor vehicle registration and financial responsibility laws or compulsory insurance laws. Craig Stanovich provides advice.

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