Volume 32, February 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.


Legal Updates
Collins, Collins, Muir+Stewart reports about a significant court ruling on ADA compliance. Is the "public accommodation" owner responsible; or, can the responsibility be shifted to architects through a design contract?

Cyber Risk
Cyber security threats continue to increase in number and sophistication each year. CFC provides basic cyber tips employers can implement to address vulnerabilities from forwarding emails to using cloud storage.

Risk Management
Observation and inspection are often used interchangeably during contract negotiations. Travelers explains the implications of using words based on ordinary use and common acceptance in lieu of its definition.  





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