Big prep for Y2K: who should pay?

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Issues are discussed regarding insurance for Y2K coverage . Many businesses assert coverage for such claims under the "sue and labor" provision in an all-risk or property insurance policy. The insurance industry may have missed out by not pushing for Y2K exclusion policies.

Property & Liability Insurance, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Surety insurance, Contracts, Property and casualty insurance, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Insurance

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Victims of omission; employers can face liability for negligent hiring practices when workers commit acts of violence

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Employers should check references carefully because they may otherwise be liable if employees commit violent crimes. Government statistics reveal that murder is the second-leading cause of job-related deaths, and nearly a million employees are the victims of nonfatal violence each year, often at the hands of co-employees. Employers can suffer business loss, bad publicity, and the crime victims can also file negligent hiring suits.

Cases, Employer liability, Investigations, Employment references

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Talkative attorneys are 'libel' to pay; discreition should guide a lawyer's public comments about pending lawsuits

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Lawyers need not fear media contact but discretion should guide their public comments, or a claim for libel may result. ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 3.6 prohibits extrajudicial statements likely to prejudice a trial, and although this rule is rarely enforced in civil cases, private parties have still made claims.

Legal services, Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Laws, regulations and rules, Lawyers, Libel and slander, Media coverage

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