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Who’s Liable? Determining Liability for Accidents Involving Automated Vehicles in Germany and the UK
By Mathias N. Schubert, attorney-at-law (guest contributor)July 11, 2019English
When it comes to legalizing and regulating the use of automated vehicles in Europe, the government and legislators in Germany and the UK are at the vanguard. Germany was first to address the matter for vehicles with automated driving functions at Levels...
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New York and Other States Pass Child Victims Laws - What Are the Implications for U.S. Insurers?
By Bill Baumann May 22, 2019English
The New York State Legislature passed the Child Victims Act, which extends the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse and opens a one-year window for expired claims to be filed. Although not the first state to revive actions or extend...
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Construction Risks - Is Liability Coverage Just a Commodity?
By Alexander Eistert November 15, 2018English Deutsch
Europe’s construction industry is booming, with positive economic circumstances in many countries driving consistently strong growth. In densely populated areas, demand for new living space continues to grow, alongside the need for professional...
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Mandating Environmental Pollution Liability Insurance in China
By Frank Wang July 19, 2018English
Environmental pollution has been an inescapable issue along with rapid economic development in the world. China is no exception. Since the beginning of immense economic development in the 1980s, China has seen a serious increase in soil, water and air...
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Are Municipalities Prepared for the Disruption from Technology?
By Charlie KingdollarMay 07, 2018English
Burgeoning advances in automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could result in economic and societal disruption as businesses and municipalities incorporate artificial intelligence and/or robotics into their operations to cut costs and...
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U.S. Washington State Supreme Court Creates a Roadmap for Circumventing Pollution Exclusions
By Charlie KingdollarSeptember 06, 2017English
The Washington state supreme court set a new course when it held that the "efficient proximate cause doctrine," which has been an issue in property coverage cases, can also be applied to liability policies. This ruling opens the door to coverage...
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