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Design and Professional Liability
Attorney Fee Award Approved Based on Incorporated AAA Rules
2015-05-15 | Kenneth A Slavens
This case has unwieldy implications for contracts where attorney fees were not intended. Ken Slavens explains.
Design and Professional Liability
Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?
2015-01-31 | Kenneth A Slavens
What makes one an expert? Ken Slavens looks at a recent New Jersey case that examines the like-licensed requirement.
Design and Professional Liability
Mold and Professional Liability Insurance
2015-01-01 | Jeff Slivka
Does the typical professional liability policy cover mold and microbial issues? Jeff Slivka takes a quick look.
Liability Insurance
The Duty to Defend—Groundless, False, or Fraudulent
2014-12-06 | Craig F Stanovich
This language was dropped from the 1986 and later editions of the CGL policy. Craig Stanovich looks at the effect.
Liability Insurance
The Montrose Endorsement—15 Years Later
2014-09-01 | Craig F Stanovich
The impact has not been as eventful as expected, per Craig Stanovich, with much of the litigation involving one insurer against another.
Construction Liability Insurance
Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker
2014-09-01 | Mark Bell
Mark Bell explains some of the unique issues and considerations in construction insurance.
Liability Insurance
The "Your Work Exclusion"—A Curious View
2014-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Looking at a curious decision by the Alabama Supreme Court, Craig Stanovich points out the problems with its interpretation.
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years
2014-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Explore the evolving landscape of occurrence-based CGL policies through a comprehensive review of recent court opinions and their implications for construction defect claims.
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability—A Market Update
2014-05-10 | Jeff Slivka
Jeff Slivka discusses changes in coverage, the insurers selling, and the contractors buying this coverage.
Liability Insurance
The CGL and the Professional Liability Exclusion
2014-04-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich explains CG 22 79 and CG 22 80, and provides illustrations of their application.
Design and Professional Liability
Attorney Fee Award Approved Based on Incorporated AAA Rules
2015-05-15 | Kenneth A Slavens
Design and Professional Liability
Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?
2015-01-31 | Kenneth A Slavens
Design and Professional Liability
Mold and Professional Liability Insurance
2015-01-01 | Jeff Slivka
Liability Insurance
The Duty to Defend—Groundless, False, or Fraudulent
2014-12-06 | Craig F Stanovich
Construction Defect Coverage
Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years
2014-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Contractors Professional Liability—A Market Update
2014-05-10 | Jeff Slivka
