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Best Laid Plans: How the Definition of "Occurrence" in CGL Cases Continues To Change
2012-01-01 | R Steven Rawls
Faulty workmanship and the CGL policy—Steve Rawls relates recent litigation.
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Is an Occurrence the Bodily Injury or Property Damage?
2011-12-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Does the cause or the effect determine the deductible? Learn these and other CGL and excess policy issues.
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Additional Insured Status—Automatic or Wet Blanket?
2011-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
While additional insured endorsements serve a valuable purpose, Craig Stanovich warns the coverage provided cannot be assumed.
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Legal Separation—The Severability Test in the CGL
2011-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
The implications of severability are often overlooked, misunderstood, or simply dismissed. Craig Stanovich explains.
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Do CGL Policies Cover "Rip and Tear" Expenses?
2011-03-01 | R Steven Rawls
Whether or not CGL policies cover 'rip and tear' expenses varies among jurisdictions. Steve Rawls relates the caselaw.
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The Increasingly Complex CGL Policy
2011-01-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich examines rather obscure, yet important, coverage issues, such as the required degree of fortuity and the role of causation in coverage interpretation.
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Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
2010-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
The case law on whether insurers can recoup defense costs for noncovered claims continues to evolve. Craig Stanovich examines the issues.
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"Arising Out of": How Strong Is the Connection?
2010-08-01 | R Steven Rawls
Courts are not consistent in their interpretation of the critical phrase "arising out of," as Steve Rawls illustrates.
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The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
2010-07-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Craig Stanovich discusses the CGL sistership exclusion, its history and application.
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Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend
2010-05-01 | R Steven Rawls
Steven Rawls examines caselaw surrounding the duty to defend uncovered allegations.
Liability Insurance
Best Laid Plans: How the Definition of "Occurrence" in CGL Cases Continues To Change
2012-01-01 | R Steven Rawls
Liability Insurance
Is an Occurrence the Bodily Injury or Property Damage?
2011-12-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Additional Insured Status—Automatic or Wet Blanket?
2011-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Legal Separation—The Severability Test in the CGL
2011-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Pay Me Back! Reimbursement of Defense Costs in the CGL
2010-10-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
The Recall Expense Exclusion—When Your Ship Does Not Come In
2010-07-01 | Craig F Stanovich
Liability Insurance
Invisible Ink: The Duty To Defend When There Is No Duty To Defend
2010-05-01 | R Steven Rawls