The new state activism - government actions against insurers for the recovery of environmental response costs

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The author discusses the attempts of states to collect environmental cleanup costs from the insurers of responsible policyholders, with a focus on Minnesota, Wyoming, and West Virginia.

Insurance, Tort liability, Toxic torts, Tort liability of insurance companies, Insurance companies

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The state and future of the profession: a report by the External Projects Committee

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The Federation of Insurance & Corporate Counsel's External Projects Committee reports on the insurance industry's status in 2000, with forecasts of possible trends.

Reports, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel

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Additional insured and indemnification issues affecting the insurance industry, coverage counsel, and defense counsel - legal advice and practice pointers

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The authors discuss "additional insured" endorsements, as well as exculpatory and indemnification clauses in insurance coverage against construction defects. They examine the affect of such clauses on parties in construction defect litigation including developers, subcontractors, and attorneys.

Construction industry, Cases, Practice, Insurance policies, Insurance law, Indemnity against liability, Liability indemnity

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