PRPs can avoid some pollution exclusion barriers; potentially responsible parties may show that substances do not meet 'pollutant' definition

Article Abstract:

Potentially responsible parties (PRPs) can make valid legal arguments to obtain coverage for EPA claims under liability insurance policies. A settlement with insurance companies should be possible if the PRP knows its legal rights. The insurance company will first investigate factual matters in a PRP's EPA claim and will probably deny coverage or a duty to defend based on a pollution exclusion clause in the policy. After completing this process, the carrier may agree to defend the claim, but an initial denial based on a pollution exclusion clause in the policy is much more likely.

Toxic torts, Hazardous waste sites

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New encryption rules relax some restrictions; the regulations make it easier for exporters to avoid licenses but still require agency review

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The Bureau of Exchange and Export Administration (BXA) has primary authority for the regulation of cryptographic technology although, to meet concerns of the national security and law enforcement communities, there is also an interagency review process involving the Departments of State and Defense, the National Security Agency and the FBI. Any one of these agencies can stop the issuance of a license. Amendments to BXA rules announced at the end of 1998 purport to liberalize matters.

Safety and security measures, Data encryption, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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Will architectural works law have a chilling effect? Designers worry that 1990 act will force them to add original elements just to avoid liability

Article Abstract:

The effect of the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act (AWCP Act), passed to make US copyright law accord with the Berne Convention, are discussed. The AWCP Act discusses which elements of a typical architectural design copyright does not protect and what protection exists for derivative architectural works.

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