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Construction Law

Pay-When-Paid Clauses and Prompt Payment Acts

2016-09-02 | Robert J Miletsky

The interaction of pay-when-paid clauses and state prompt payment acts may impact your construction projects and contracts.

Regulation and Compliance

Insurance Protection on My Cell Phone

2016-09-02 | Aaron E Lunt

Cell phone insurance via portable electronic insurance (PEI) is available in all states except Wyoming.

Defense and Settlement

No Home Run If You Don't Touch All the Bases: Collecting Judgments against Nonsettling Insurers

2016-08-26 | Lyndon F Bittle

Lyndon Bittle analyzes the obstacles of collecting judgments against nonsettling insurers in relation to a Texas case, Seger v. Yorkshire Insurance.

Claims Management

Opioids: a Stumbling Block to Good Claim Outcomes

2016-07-22 | Christopher E Mandel

For injured workers on opioids, claims professional vigilance can facilitate better results.

Claims Practices

Prompt Payment of Appraisal Award Defeats Bad Faith

2016-07-22 | Barry Zalma

A Texas case, Anderson v. American Risk, shows that a breach of contract is needed for a bad faith claim. Barry Zalma explains.

Claims Practices

Agent's Lie to Insurer Voids Policy

2016-04-08 | Barry Zalma

Lies on insurance application about material facts cancels coverage.

Claims Management

Managing Claims for the Benefit of Consumers

2016-03-18 | Christopher E Mandel

Whether occupational or injury or property casualty insurance claims, put consumers first.

Regulation and Compliance

What in the World Is a Motor Vehicle Service Contract?

2016-03-18 | Aaron E Lunt

Motor vehicle service contracts are defined, differ from insurance, and are regulated.

Claims Practices

Installation of Defective Product Is Not Physical Damage

2016-02-26 | Barry Zalma

Barry Zalma relates a case holding that actual physical injury is required for CGL coverage.

Courts and Coverage

Texas Recognizes Loss-of-Use Damages in Total Destruction Cases

2016-02-12 | R Brent Cooper

Resolving a split in appellate courts, Brent Cooper relates a recent Texas Supreme Court decision.