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Design and Professional Liability

The Design Professional's Statute of Repose: Stumbling Blocks to the Defense of Torts and Contractual Indemnity Claims

2002-07-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

Ken Slavens examines the case of Jordan v. Sandwell, Inc., highlighting the problems that design professionals may encounter when the statute of repose is raised as a defense.

Surety

Protecting the Balance Sheet

2002-07-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

An uninsured loss drains cash, the lifeblood of any business, and erodes net worth. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what surety underwriters are looking for from their principals in the current market.

Construction Defect Coverage

Potomoc Insurance v. Huang

2002-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski examines a recent Kansas case recognizing the validity of the insurability of a contractor's work to repair property damage before suit is brought.

Construction Defect Coverage

Potomoc Insurance v. Huang

2002-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski examines a recent Kansas case recognizing the validity of the insurability of a contractor's work to repair property damage before suit is brought.

Construction Safety

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety

2002-05-01 | Ron Prichard

Following the current "wisdom" can create mischief in action. Dr. Ron Prichard takes a look at many items of safety folklore that are masquerading as fact.

Design and Professional Liability

Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America

2002-05-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland examines a few of the more significant clauses of the DBIA standard forms affecting risk allocation and potential insurance coverage.

Construction Safety

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety

2002-05-01 | Ron Prichard

Following the current "wisdom" can create mischief in action. Dr. Ron Prichard takes a look at many items of safety folklore that are masquerading as fact.

Surety

Roles and Responsibilities: A Delicate Balance

2002-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

Rolf Neuschaefer explores the roles and responsibilities of the principal or client, the surety, and the agent/broker in procuring corporate surety bonds.

Construction Defect Coverage

Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold

2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.

Construction Defect Coverage

Policy Modifications and Endorsements Relating to Liability Insurance Coverage for Mold

2002-03-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Discover how policy modifications and endorsements impact liability insurance coverage for mold, enabling you to navigate the complexities of insurance claims and litigation.

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