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Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Is Computer Data "Tangible Property" or Subject to "Physical Loss or Damage"?—Part 2

2001-11-01 | Michael A Rossi

In this second of a two-part article, Catherine Rivard and Michael Rossi address these questions and discuss the lack of a definitive answer by the courts. They also reveal some of the ways insurers are responding to the property and liability risks associated with computer data.

Professional, D and O, and Fiduciary Liability

Broader Covered Perils Leave Gaps in Covered Losses under EPL Policies

2001-10-01 | Robert A Bregman

Policy modifications and actions can mitigate a policyholder's exposure to uninsured losses.

Healthcare Professional Liability Insurance

Medical Malpractice Insurance Trends? Chaos!

2001-09-29 | Charles Kolodkin

Premiums are doubling, deductibles tripling, and insurers are abandoning the line. Charles Kolodkin explains why the condition of the market is quite rationale and not surprising.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

Is Computer Data "Tangible Property" or Subject to "Physical Loss or Damage"?—Part 1

2001-08-01 | Michael A Rossi

In this article, Mike Rossi and Catherine Rivard traces the evolution of court decisions dealing with the questions of whether computer data is "tangible property" or subject to "physical loss or damage" for purposes of insurance coverage.

Employment Practices

The New OSHA Ergonomics Program Standard

2001-01-01 | Paul Siegel

OSHA has issued its long-awaited final rule for an Ergonomics Program Standard, 29 CFR Part 1910.900. This new standard contains stringent requirements for most nonconstruction employers to identify and abate musculoskeletal disorders. This article examines the new standard and the possible costs to implement the ergonomics requirements.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

New Stand-Alone E-Commerce Insurance for Third-Party Liability Claims—Part 2

2000-12-15 | Michael A Rossi

Mike Rossi discusses general observations regarding the stand-alone e-commerce liability market and what issues you should consider when reviewing or placing insurance coverage.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

New Stand-Alone E-Commerce Insurance for Third-Party Liability Claims—Part 1

2000-12-01 | Michael A Rossi

Whether you're a small or large firm, if you're in the market for a stand-alone e-commerce liability policy, Mike Rossi explains the issues to consider.

Employment Practices

Top 10 Best Employment Practices for the New New Economy

2000-12-01 | Paul Siegel

Given the rapid growth of new new economy companies, HR issues have tended to take a backseat to other concerns. This article enumerates the most important employment practices that these companies should adopt in order to keep on track.