Volume 42, December 2017                                                     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.


Risk Management
No company wants the memories of their holiday gathering to be lingering liabilities.  To ensure a safe and happy holiday season, it is important to think about the liability associated with company sponsored events. Dealey, Renton & Associates provides guidance on the various insurance coverages companies should consider.  


Legal Updates
Professional licensure requirements governed by individual states can create confusion for design professionals licensed in multiple jurisdictions.  Depending on the state, mandatory reporting requirements can impact the claims settlement process.  Great American provides a sample of some of these obligations for design professionals when resolving professional liability claims.


Human Resources
Known as the 'Coming and Going Rule', employers have long maintained an employee's commute to and from work is not considered part of their workday.  Recent court cases are expanding the employer's liability for injuries sustained while commuting. Dorsey & Whitney LLP clarifies some of the exceptions courts have provided to determine if an employer will be responsible.






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