Discusses sexual abuse and duty to defend.

Termite Inspections CoveredUnder CGL Form? Q Our insured owns a termite inspection service. One year ago, our insured inspected a home for some prospective…

Successor Liability for Actionsof Predecessor Company Q Our insured has purchased a company that manufactured machine tool products. A question has…

What is a Claim? September, 2002 A Treatise on What Constitutes a Claim Summary: This is an article written by Mr. Thomas M. Bower, a partner…

Discusses the potential liability of a landlord when premises are leased to tenants with various exposures.

Reimbursement of Defense Costs An Insurer's Duty to Defend or Duty to Lend September 2006 Summary: This article discusses the duty of the insurer…

Mandatory Arbitration Clauses in Insurance Contracts Stir Controversy October 2004 Don't tell Los Angeles lawyer Joan Cotkin about mandatory arbitration…

Is Betterment Deduction Allowed in Property Damage Claim? Our insured has a business auto policy and a claim arose recently wherein an employee backed…

Personal Auto Insured on BAP—Who Is an Insured?   Our policyholder is a corporation. There is a fleet of several vehicles insured on it.…

Property Manager Liable for Fire Damage? Our agency insures several property managers of condominium associations. The general liability policies for…