Do You Really Know How To Manage An OSHA Inspection?

Howard A. Mavity – September 23, 2013 Many articles on handling OSHA inspections provide the same basic guidelines and little explanation of why an employer should take certain steps. Readers already know to take photos whenever the compliance officer takes shots and to take notes, but do you know why to take those photos and… Continue reading Do You Really Know How To Manage An OSHA Inspection?

What Are Employers’ Rights During OSHA Inspections?

Eric J. Conn – October 10, 2013 I was recently asked an interesting question by an industry contact: “Employers often are told to know and exercise their rights during an OSHA inspection.  What exactly are employers’ rights during an OSHA inspection?” While it may not feel like it during an inspection, employers have many rights… Continue reading What Are Employers’ Rights During OSHA Inspections?

When Can an Insurer Reject a Proof of Loss in California?

Kenneth Kan – October 8, 2013 Yesterday Chip Merlin hosted a webinar on proof of loss issues specific to flood claims. An important takeaway from the webinar was that you have to be absolutely meticulous in completing the proof of loss form. One mistake on a flood proof of loss can jeopardize the claim. For… Continue reading When Can an Insurer Reject a Proof of Loss in California?

Alabama Supreme Court Decides Faulty Workmanship does not Constitute an Occurrence

Sarah D. Gordon and Harry Lee – September 30, 2013 In Owners Insurance Company v. Jim Carr Homebuilder LLC, No. 1120764, 2013 WL 5298575, at *6, __ So. 3d ___ (Ala. Sept. 20, 2013), the Alabama Supreme Court held that damages stemming from a homebuilder’s construction of a new house did not constitute an occurrence… Continue reading Alabama Supreme Court Decides Faulty Workmanship does not Constitute an Occurrence

The Scope of Appraisal: Does It Include Causation?

Ashley Smith – October 6, 2013 While the appraisal procedure is commonly used in property insurance claims, the proper scope of appraisal is often contested. Courts across the country generally agree that coverage determinations are reserved only to the courts. However, courts are divided on whether determinations of causation should be considered by the appraisal… Continue reading The Scope of Appraisal: Does It Include Causation?

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