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Valuation of Insurance Organizations

Breaches of Noncompetition and Nonsolicitation Agreements

Jeff Balcombe | June 2, 2017

Jeff Balcombe provides an overview of risks and potential economic damages associated with these agreements.

Employee Hiring, Development, and Retention

HR Technology Toolkit for Preemployment Screenings

Mike Poskey | May 19, 2017

HR technology has made it possible to conduct smarter assessments regarding preemployment screenings. Mike Poskey explains these new tools.

Ethics

In Search of a Paradigm for Ethical Conduct in Insurance

Tim Ryles | May 19, 2017

Tim Ryles examines significant events in the history of insurance ethics.

Construction Quality

Construction Industry Tolerances

Peter Furst | May 19, 2017

Construction Industry Tolerances -- It's important to understand the effects of non-uniform, accepted construction tolerances, per Peter Furst.

Defense and Settlement

Contract Bars Coverage? Reform the Contract!

Lyndon Bittle | May 12, 2017

Reformation may be warranted in certain circumstances. Lyndon Bittle reviews a recent case.

Construction Law

How To Handle "Will Serve" Letters

Robert Miletsky | May 12, 2017

Don't dismiss "will serve" letters as just another layer of paperwork, warns Robert Miletsky.

Regulation and Compliance

Warranty, Service Contract, and Insurance

Aaron Lunt | April 28, 2017

Warranty, Service Contract, and Insurance—While they have many similar components, Aaron Lunt explains that their dissimilarities are important under the law.

Construction Safety

Managing Complacency in Construction

Peter Furst | April 28, 2017

Construction complacency will decrease if an organization creates a culture that embraces enterprise-wide risk management, improving operational performance.