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Captives

Reasons for Captive Formation Matter

Hale Stewart | September 15, 2022

Reviewing case law, Hale Stewart shows that subjective intent—the reasons why a taxpayer forms a captive—is just as important as objective substance.

Construction Safety

In Construction Safety, Language Matters

TJ Lyons | September 15, 2022

A TED talk on language shows how English can result in blaming workers instead of looking at the accident situations. TJ Lyons explains.

Intellectual Property

Starting a Podcast? Consider the Risks

Sanford Warren | September 9, 2022

Sanford Warren explains what to do regarding copyrighted music, interviews, art, and other material when making a podcast.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Apple Vulnerabilities and Staying Apprised of Current Cyber Threats

Mark Lanterman | September 1, 2022

Cyber security is everyone's responsibility, stresses Mark Lanterman, including having knowledge of current threats and enacting best practices.

Current Trends and Issues

In Search of Standards for Totaled Auto Claims Software

Tim Ryles | September 1, 2022

When it comes to setting standards for the use of computer technology in insurance, Tim Ryles points to the lack of regulator ability to adequately do so.

Reinsurance

Privity of Contract in Reinsurance

Larry Schiffer | September 1, 2022

Larry Schiffer examines privity and the legal and statutory exceptions that allow direct rights of action against reinsurers.

Liability Insurance

The Auto Exclusion in the CGL Policy

Craig Stanovich | September 1, 2022

Craig Stanovich explains how it is designed to eliminate coverage for bodily injury or property damage customarily covered by a commercial auto policy.