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Claims Management
Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID
2020-07-03 | Christopher E Mandel
Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID—From the "Grand Bargain" to the pandemic, Chris Mandel looks at the impacts.
Courts and Coverage
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance
2020-06-12 | David M Knapp
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance—Scope matters. David Knapp explains the concepts and applications.
Construction Law
Modify Construction Documents in Light of COVID-19
2020-05-15 | Robert J Miletsky
Reexamine partial releases, waivers of lien, and language on time extensions, per Robert Miletsky.
Defense and Settlement
Texas Recognizes Collusion as Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
2020-05-15 | Lyndon F Bittle
Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Loya collusion exception to the eight-corners rule.
Claims Practices
Failure to Give Notice Defeats Coverage
2020-04-17 | Barry Zalma
Judgment creditor who did not comply with policy condition had no coverage. Barry Zalma relates the case.
Construction Law
Personal Guarantees in Construction
2020-04-17 | Robert J Miletsky
Know the facts, the risks, and the implications. Robert Miletsky reviews these and more.
Claims Management
Claims Management and Effective Risk Management
2020-03-20 | Christopher E Mandel
Claims Management and Effective Risk Management—Claims are the outgrowth of risk and exposure. Chris Mandel relates their relationship.
Courts and Coverage
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies
2020-02-28 | David M Knapp
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies—If hardware has been impaired, there may be coverage, per David Knapp.
Defense and Settlement
Texas Court Adopts Time-on-the-Risk Allocation
2020-02-28 | Lyndon F Bittle
Lyndon Bittle discusses the recent Vines-Herrin decision.
Claims Practices
Insured's Obligation to Read the Insurance Policy
2020-01-24 | Barry Zalma
Most people do not read their insurance policy. Barry Zalma explains why they should.
Claims Management
Presumption of WC Claim Compensability in the Age of COVID
2020-07-03 | Christopher E Mandel
Courts and Coverage
The Two "I's" of Risk Transfer: Indemnity and Insurance
2020-06-12 | David M Knapp
Defense and Settlement
Texas Recognizes Collusion as Exception to Eight-Corners Rule
2020-05-15 | Lyndon F Bittle
Courts and Coverage
Coverage for Ransomware Losses under Property Policies
2020-02-28 | David M Knapp
