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Contractual Confusion—Assuming the Liability of Others

2009-07-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich provides straightforward examples of the workings of contractual liability insurance.

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Understanding Contractor's Protective Insurance

2009-06-01 | Jeff Slivka

Jeff Slivka explains why firms involved extensively in design/build efforts may need CPPI.

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The 2007 AIA Document: Changes in Formal Dispute Resolution

2009-05-16 | Kenneth A Slavens

A new process allows the contracting parties to choose the dispute resolution method to be used. Ken Slavens explains.

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Other Insurance and the CGL Policy

2009-04-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich provides a basic understanding of the 'other insurance' clause of the commercial general liability policy.

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CGL Insurance and the Question of Intent

2009-02-01 | R Steven Rawls

Steven Rawls examines court decisions on whether the CGL covers intentional acts by the insured where injuries or damages are substantially certain to occur.

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Trigger Theories and the CGL

2008-12-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich explains that trigger theories can only affect when the bodily injury or property damage is determined to have occurred.

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Coverage Trigger: Getting It Right for the Right Reason

2008-10-01 | R Steven Rawls

Steve Rawls shows why an injury-in-fact or actual injury trigger is the only trigger theory he believes is supported by the CGL policy.

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Care, Custody, or Control Exclusion in the CGL

2008-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich describes how small changes in circumstances can result in totally different outcomes as to whether property is in the care, custody, or control of the insured.

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