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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
Bad Faith, Litigation Trends, and Emerging Tactics
2020-01-10 | Christopher E Mandel
Bad Faith, Litigation Trends, and Emerging Tactics—Chris Mandel examines legal costs that contribute significantly to the total cost of claims.
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
Claims Management
Bad Faith, Litigation Trends, and Emerging Tactics
2020-01-10 | Christopher E Mandel
