Our Perspective
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Asbestos in Old Buildings - A Costly Addition to Fire Risk
By Sue Stein
June 27, 2018 EnglishHow many of the risks in your property portfolio were constructed before 1982? That was the year that asbestos was banned from new construction, meaning that all those pre-1982 construction risks present potential costs in asbestos removal for both...
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Are Municipalities Prepared for the Disruption from Technology?
By Charlie Kingdollar
May 07, 2018 EnglishBurgeoning 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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Starts and Stops With Autonomous Driving in the U.S.
By Charlie Kingdollar
April 09, 2018 EnglishAutonomous vehicles, both cars and trucks, are being tested in at least a dozen states across the U.S. Commercial use has already begun with autonomous tractor-trailers hauling cargo and rideshare firms transporting passengers in cars in several locations....
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Workplace Romance, Retaliation and #MeToo - A Valentine’s Day Bouquet for EPLI
By Mindy Pollack
February 14, 2018 EnglishOffice romance is about as embedded in business culture as the Superbowl pool. A recent study found that 57% of employees have had an office romance - and 66% of these would have another.1 But when 47% of employees know of co-workers involved in intra-office...
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Recent New York Court Decision Poses Peril for Out-of-State Liability Insurers
By Tim Fletcher January 24, 2018 English
New York-domiciled insurers have long been aware of N.Y. Ins. Law Section 3420, which prescribes requirements for liability insurance policies that are “issued for delivery” in New York. These requirements include specific time frames within...
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All in the Family - Family Businesses Are Sued by Employees, Too
By Mindy Pollack
January 17, 2018 EnglishFamily-owned and operated businesses hold a special place in our economy and social fabric.1 They occupy a large place as well, accounting for nearly 20% of all businesses. One common perception is that this distinct place is safe from employee lawsuits...
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