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Maritime Law
Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Challenge for Even the Seasoned Practitioner
Michael Orlando | May 1, 2001
Determining whether admiralty jurisdiction exists over a particular claim can prove extremely challenging, even for those well versed in admiralty law. This article examines the history, landmark cases, and how to determine where the baseline exists on a coastal state.
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Coverage: Are You Naked?
Sanford Warren | May 1, 2001
Discover strategies to safeguard your company against the financial risks of intellectual property litigation and ensure robust legal protection.
Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2001
Explore the intricacies of the "your work" exclusion and its "subcontractor" exception within CGL policies, and understand their impact on construction defect cases.
Construction Safety
Safety Incentive Programs: A Critical Assessment
Ron Prichard | April 1, 2001
A majority of US businesses use some sort of safety incentive. Nevertheless, the debate continues as to their effectiveness. Learn how such programs are designed, their pros and cons, caveats to implementation, and possible alternatives.
Risk Management Technology
Information Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Organization?
Anita Schoenfeld | April 1, 2001
Buying a new risk management system is difficult considering all the different applications and alternatives. Learn what types of systems are available and how they can respond to your organization's needs.
Environmental
Introduction to ISO 14001
Jeff Slivka | April 1, 2001
With the growth of the global economy, public awareness of differences between nations' environmental programs spurred the development of an international standard for environmental sensitivity. This article examines the ISO 14001 standard, certification, and scheduled revisions.
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
Detecting Uncertainty in the Meaning of Insurance Policy Wording
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2001
In this article, the author explains four reasons why courts find the meaning of contract language uncertain— ambiguity, vagueness, absurdity, and obscurity—and the importance of detecting and clarifying uncertainties in contract language.
Surety
Proactive Surety Claims Handling
Marilyn Klinger | April 1, 2001
In recent years, sureties have begun more proactive claims handling. Marilyn Klinger explains how sureties can work with the project owner, prime contractor, bond producer, underwriter, and claims personnel so that all can be in a win-win situation after a claim.
Risk Financing Info
Commodity Price Insurance and FAS 133
Brent Clark | March 1, 2001
Brent Clark discusses how the new Financial Accounting Standard (FAS 133) affects the accounting treatment between derivatives and insurance when the risk is a CPR and how new alternative risk financing products may develop as a result.
Property Insurance
Court Finds "Direct Physical Loss or Damage" Due to "Impairment of Function and Value"
Douglas Berry | March 1, 2001
This article examines the recent Minnesota appellate court decision which determined that the requirement for "direct physical loss or damage" was met in the absence of tangible injury when government regulations rendered cereal unfit for sale, resulting in "an impairment of function and value" of insured property.
Maritime Law
Admiralty Jurisdiction: A Challenge for Even the Seasoned Practitioner
Michael Orlando | May 1, 2001
Construction Defect Coverage
Back to the Exclusions—The "Subcontractor" Exception
Patrick Wielinski | May 1, 2001
Risk Management Technology
Information Systems: Which Type Is Right for Your Organization?
Anita Schoenfeld | April 1, 2001
Drafting and Interpreting Policies
Detecting Uncertainty in the Meaning of Insurance Policy Wording
Kenneth Wollner | April 1, 2001
Property Insurance
Court Finds "Direct Physical Loss or Damage" Due to "Impairment of Function and Value"
Douglas Berry | March 1, 2001
