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Liability Insurance
Some Common Coverage Misconceptions of the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | September 21, 2018
The duty to defend, punitive damages, coverage for your work, completed operations, and an additional insured's sole negligence are some of the areas discussed by Craig Stanovich.
Intellectual Property
Update on Alice and Motions To Dismiss
Sanford Warren | September 21, 2018
This defensive tool, according to Sanford Warren, can invalidate issued patents and reduce litigation costs.
Reinsurance
Vacating a Reinsurance Arbitration Award for Evident Partiality
Larry Schiffer | September 21, 2018
Undisclosed relationships can doom awards. Larry Schiffer explains.
Environmental
Preventive Environmental Measures Ruled Not Insured Damages
Kent Holland | September 7, 2018
Migration of acid drainage from a coal mine is not unexpected. Kent Holland relates the case.
Workers Compensation Issues
Workplace Violence Assessment and Response
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | September 7, 2018
Mark Walls and Kimberley George look at all the issues employers face.
Inferior Insurance Product
Moving Words in Policies Can Alter Meaning
James Mahurin | August 24, 2018
Moving Words in Policies Can Alter Meaning—Insuring permanently affixed machinery and equipment? Beware of nonstandard policies, warns Jim Mahurin.
Claims Management
Appraiser Disqualified for Contingent Fee
Barry Zalma | August 24, 2018
Barry Zalma discusses a Colorado case emphasizing the need for appraisers and umpires to be impartial and fair.
Regulation and Compliance
Credit Card Insurance Benefits
Aaron Lunt | August 17, 2018
Credit Card Insurance Benefits—Aaron Lunt discusses the variety of offers available from financial institutions vying for customers.
Maritime Law
Fifth Circuit Applies Its Simplified Maritime Contract Test
Michael Orlando | August 17, 2018
Using the Doiron test, the court ruled a contract existed. Mike Orlando relates the case.
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2018
Jeff Balcombe | August 17, 2018
Learn the effects of oil and gas prices on demand for insurance and current forecasts from Jeff Balcombe.
Liability Insurance
Some Common Coverage Misconceptions of the CGL Policy
Craig Stanovich | September 21, 2018
Reinsurance
Vacating a Reinsurance Arbitration Award for Evident Partiality
Larry Schiffer | September 21, 2018
Environmental
Preventive Environmental Measures Ruled Not Insured Damages
Kent Holland | September 7, 2018
Workers Compensation Issues
Workplace Violence Assessment and Response
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | September 7, 2018
Inferior Insurance Product
Moving Words in Policies Can Alter Meaning
James Mahurin | August 24, 2018
Maritime Law
Fifth Circuit Applies Its Simplified Maritime Contract Test
Michael Orlando | August 17, 2018
Valuation of Insurance Organizations
Energy Insurance Market Conditions: 2018
Jeff Balcombe | August 17, 2018
