Volume 43, January 2018                                                      Previous Newsletters

Dealey Renton & Associates (DRA) is one of the largest specialty brokers in the country , representing more than 3,000 design professional firms.  Our focus for more than 50 years has been to assist our valued clients with their risk management, loss prevention and insurance placement needs.  We believe this month's articles will help our clients manage their business risks and improv e their professional practices.


Legislative Updates
Effective January 1, 2018 the updated California Civil Code 2782.8 now applies to executed contracts. Dealey, Renton provides a copy of our update from last June reviewing the changes, unsolved issues, and some solutions which need to be understood by design professionals signing contracts in California.   Below are documents for additional reading:


Risk Management
Design professionals are often asked to provide pro bono services and are likely to volunteer their services after catastrophic events or to lend a hand to nonprofit organizations they support. XL Catlin offers some advice to Pro bono providers who can unwittingly incur liability for their good deeds.

Human Resources
Many use cell phones while driving without consideration of the risks or laws to the contrary. This practice can have catastrophic consequences for both employees and businesses. Travelers Insurance examines the risk and offers a sample cell phone use policy for adoption.
Man using smartphone while driving. Driver texting and sending sms and using mobile phone in car. Writing and typing message with cellphone in vehicle. Holding steering wheel with other hand.





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