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Design and Professional Liability
New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017
Ken Slavens relates a recent Missouri case with significant implications for design professionals and owners.
Employee Well-Being
Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority
Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 17, 2017
Workers in high-risk industries are at a greater risk of suicide. Examine the demographics.
Courts and Coverage
Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision
Brent Cooper | March 10, 2017
Brent Cooper continues the series on little known/understood CGL policy provisions, focusing on clause 1.g of "Supplementary Payments."
Maritime Law
Service Performed with Crane Barge Is a Maritime Contract
Michael Orlando | March 10, 2017
To decide whether a maritime contract exists regarding service performed with a crane barge, the cumbersome 6-part Davis test is used.
Reinsurance
Blockchain Technology and Reinsurance
Larry Schiffer | March 10, 2017
Blockchain technology has the potential of radically changing the way insurance and reinsurance is placed and used in the future.
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017
Learn about contra proferentem and other problems that can arise when using imprecise wording in construction contracts.
Corporate Aviation
Aircraft Appraisal Dos and Don'ts
Adam Webster | March 3, 2017
Take a look at points to consider when obtaining an aircraft appraisal.
Property Insurance
Know What Property You're Insuring
Jay Levin | March 3, 2017
Be careful when deciding what to insure, and not to insure, as mistakes can cost you real money.
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
Lyndon Bittle | February 24, 2017
Lyndon Bittle relates a recent Fifth Circuit case that affirmed a $2.8 million judgment against an insurer for failing to accept a Stowers demand.
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
Paul Farrell | February 17, 2017
Wherever you are on your career path, it's important to mentor, invest in new trainees, and also capitalize on the graying workforce.
Design and Professional Liability
New Owner's Design Warranty in Missouri
Kenneth Slavens | March 17, 2017
Employee Well-Being
Make Suicide Prevention a Health and Safety Priority
Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 17, 2017
Courts and Coverage
Understand the CGL Policy Post-Judgment Interest Provision
Brent Cooper | March 10, 2017
Maritime Law
Service Performed with Crane Barge Is a Maritime Contract
Michael Orlando | March 10, 2017
Construction Law
Beware of Unclear Language in Construction Contracts/Forms
Robert Miletsky | March 3, 2017
Defense and Settlement
First Come, First Served—Must an Insurer Accept a Settlement Offer That Does Not Release All Insureds?
Lyndon Bittle | February 24, 2017
Personal Risk Management
Traversing Your Career Path: Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master
Paul Farrell | February 17, 2017
