Volume 51, September 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.


Liability for injuries sustained during employee commutes continues to be a concern for employers, especially in California.  Collin Collins Muir + Stewart provides an update on recent case law regarding the scope of employment and the circumstances regarding exceptions to the 'Coming and Going' rule.

Quality risk management plans require robust procedures to be in place and continually reviewed and updated.  For firms starting anew or looking to refresh their manuals, DRA provides the first section of a sample Project Representative Manual.  Interested in the full manual? Contact your DRA representative for a copy.


When providing design services for sovereign Native American tribes, design professionals should be aware of the underlying rules and potential risks involved.  Travelers Insurance outlines risk management pointers for sovereign immunity issues, dispute resolution questions, tribal council  authority and the role of the federal government in these projects.






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