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Maritime Law

Summer in the Supreme Court: 2019 Maritime Update

Michael Orlando, Michael Orlando Jr | August 16, 2019

Michael Orlando discusses recent cases that provide much-needed clarity to maritime law.

Construction Safety

What's with These New Hard Hats?

TJ Lyons | August 9, 2019

Safety helmets, says TJ Lyons, provide much better protection, and we should all be wearing them.

Construction Quality

Managing Expectations: An Important Aspect of Construction Quality

Peter Furst | August 9, 2019

Managing Expectations An Important Aspect of Construction Quality—Peter Furst explains the importance of having an expectation management strategy.

Big Data and Predictive Analytics

In Insurance, Some Things Never Change … or Do They?

Dale Halon | August 2, 2019

In Insurance, Some Things Never Change … or Do They?—Dale Halon says the valuable lessons from earlier days in our industry are still pertinent today.

Construction Law

UCC Rights and Responsibilities for Purchasing Materials or Equipment

Robert Miletsky | August 2, 2019

Robert Miletsky explains the requirements in UCC Article 2.

Personal Risk Management

Fine Art Risk Management and Insurance Planning Guide

Kurt Thoennessen | July 26, 2019

Fine Art Risk Management and Insurance Planning Guide—Kurt Thoennessen reviews strategies and techniques to protect artwork of any size or value.

Claims Practices

Subrogation Waiver Held Enforceable by Wisconsin Supreme Court

Barry Zalma | July 19, 2019

Barry Zalma relates a case where an insurer sought to negate its agreement to waive subrogation.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Project Pursuit Decisions Affect Subcontracting Risk

Cheri Hanes | July 19, 2019

Taking these factors into consideration can result in better outcomes, per Cheri Hanes.

Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene

To Dress or Not—Is Professional Attire Outdated?

Brenda Powell Wells | July 12, 2019

To Dress or Not—Is Professional Attire Outdated?—For new graduates seeking employment, are suits necessary? Dr. Brenda Powell Wells wonders.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

Hiring Managers versus Entry-Level Employees: Steps for Success

Mike Poskey | July 12, 2019

Mike Poskey provides a step-by-step guide to evaluating available talent.

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