Special Insurance Coverage Problems and Risk Management Solutions for Technology Service Businesses
Richard A. Fogel of McMillan, Rather, Bennett & Rigano, P.C.
If your company services computers or computer networks or performs similar IT services, your company will .
Court of Appeals Finds Coverage in Cyberspace and Criticizes Standard CGL Exclusions: Computer Corner, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Tim L. Fields and Michelle A. Hernandez of Modrall Sperling
Any counsel who has been involved with coverage issues in New Mexico probably did a double-take when reading this case found in the May 23, 2002 New Mexico Bar Bulletin. In Computer Corner, 2002-NMCA-054, 2002 N.M. App. LEXIS 37, cert. denied 2002 N.M. LEXIS 182, the New Mexico Court of Appeals ("Court of Appeals") held that a commercial general liability insurance policy ("CGL") provided coverage for liability arising from the loss of data stored on a computer hard drive, apparently relying on the surprising finding of fact that computer data is "tangible" property.
How to Locate Lost or Missing Policies in Reconstructing Insurance Coverage for Environmental Damage Claims
William J. Brady of Grimshaw & Harring, P.C.
The Standard Form Comprehensive General Liability Insurance Policy or ("CGL") has been drafted on an industry-wide basis through organizations such as the Insurance Services Office (ISO), and its predecessor, the Insurance Rating Board. The Standard Form Comprehensive General Liability Policy contains common insuring agreements, definitions, exclusions, terms, and conditions, and in most respects varies insignificantly from one policy to another when analyzing for environmental damage claims coverage.
Construction Risk Management Update--Thelen Reid Report No. 25
Thelen LLP
This article reviews a recent California decision named Vandenberg v. Superior Court whereby the Court ruled that CGL policies can cover contractual liabilities.
March 2004 Insurance Law Alert
Nixon Peabody LLP
This issue contains articles on asbestos claims against Crown Cork & Seal, barred coverage for losses incurred from substandard steel, Alabama's jurisidiction over Cayman Island complaints, and Halliburton's Asbestos Bankruptcy Plan.
Risk Management For Construction Projects
Deborah J. Mackay of Faegre & Benson LLP
For many construction participants, the concept of risk management is roughly equivalent to insurance. In reality, however, insurance is only one of the mechanisms available to manage and transfer construction project risks. The most significant risk allocation tools are the contracts governing each participant's project responsibilities.
California Supreme Court: Standard Insuring Agreement In A Comprehensive General Liability ("CGL") Insurance Policy May Provide Coverage When The Insured Has To Pay Damages For Breach Of Contract
This article discusses the implications of Vandenberg v. The Superior Court of Sacramento County. In this case, the California Supreme Court held that a "CGL" Insurance Policy may provide coverage for contract damages.
Y2K Insurance Issues
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Given the dollars involved, aggressive attempts will inevitably be made to recover losses from any available sou.
Potential Exclusions for Y2K Third Party Claims
Michael A. Ludwig of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C.
Companies faced with Y2K claims by their customers will undoubtedly turn to their liability carrier for defense and.
Emergency Preparedness: D&O Lessons From September 11
Dan A. Bailey of Arter & Hadden LLP
As a result of the September 11 events, the importance of effective emergency preparedness and management is now greater than ever and requires fresh attention by virtually every company.
Fifth Circuit Update
Gregory J. Lensing of Cowles & Thompson
This article provides an overview of recent cases that have been decided by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Finds No CGL Coverage for Lead-Based Paint Claims
Cook & Franke S.C.
On July 9, 1999, in Peace v. Northwestern Nat'l Ins. Co., the Supreme Court of Wisconsin held that lead-based paint.
Year 2000 Law Bulletin: The Insurance Industry Responds to the Year 2000 Threat
Michael Jungreis of Heller Ehrman LLP
This bulletin discusses how the nation?s insurance industry has responded to the widely predicted potential for large losses caused by the Year 2000 computer problem by attempting to create explicit exclusions to coverage in casualty and liability policies.
Insuring Against Technological Disasters
David M. Halbreich and David E. Weiss of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This report details some issues that arise when a business puts to market a defective product and seeks compensation from their insurance company.
Coverage for EIFS (stucco) Claims Under the Standard CGL Policy
T. Eugene Allen of Nexsen Pruet
This article summarizes whether coverage is triggered under the standard commercial general liability policy for defective exterior insulation finish system.
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Issues Two Important Insurance Coverage Decisions
James W. Mohr of Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals recently released two significant decisions affecting insurance coverage in .