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Courts and Coverage
Seventh Circuit Upholds Anti-Stacking Clauses
Richard Valentino | June 1, 2004
In this article, Richard Valentino discusses a recent case upholding unambiguous anti-stacking clauses to prevent the doubling of an auto insurer's liability limits.
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back
Charles Kolodkin | May 15, 2004
Going on the offensive against disgruntled patients and their attorneys seems appealing, but Charles Kolodkin explains why risk management training is a better idea.
Time Element
Business Interruption for Denial of Access Revisited
Douglas Berry | May 1, 2004
Doug Berry discusses three recent court cases addressing the denial of access due to a civil authority order and the effect of particular policy wording on business interruption coverage.
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
David Nicastro explains the importance of periodically evaluating your firm's physical security exposure and how to properly build and maintain a good security program.
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
The Department of Health and Human Services recently proposed new guidelines for federal workplace drug testing, including hair and sweat testing. Paul Siegel explains.
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Changes in the CGL
Craig Stanovich | May 1, 2004
Craig Stanovich discusses the new changes to the additional insured endorsements and the introduction of a limitation to the definition of 'insured contract' characterized by ISO as coverage reductions.
Political Risk
The Implications of Recurring Terrorism for Business
Daniel Wagner | May 1, 2004
In a discussion of the spread of terrorism, Daniel Wagner explains why it is crucial for governments and businesses to coordinate a definitive approach to creating a more secure environment.
Intellectual Property
Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation—Part 2
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2004
In this second of a 2-part article, Sanford Warren and Jack Richards examine what constitutes an effective non-infringement opinion under patent law.
Environmental
Managing the Environmental Risk from Subcontractors
Jeff Slivka | May 1, 2004
Jeff Slivka and Mitch Cohen look at environmental risks posed by the many workers on the construction site and how to adequately manage these risks.
Claims Practices
The Ethical Dilemma Caused by Fighting Fraud
Barry Zalma | April 10, 2004
Barry Zalma discusses the obligation to and dangers of reporting suspected fraud.
Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance
Physicians: Frustrated and Fighting Back
Charles Kolodkin | May 15, 2004
Security
When Was the Last Time Your Organization Had a Security Checkup?
David Nicastro | May 1, 2004
Employment Practices
New Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Proposed
Paul Siegel | May 1, 2004
Intellectual Property
Avoiding Willful Infringement in Intellectual Property Litigation—Part 2
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2004
