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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Supreme Court Expands Meaning of "Accident" in Insurance Policy

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Owners can trigger an insurance policy without formally alleging a tort claim if the contractor's defective work could support a tort claim. The Oregon decision may allow property owners to assert only a breach of...more

Woodruff Sawyer

Property Loss: Guidelines for Making an Insurance Claim

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The recent fires in California had a devastating impact on various communities, with many homeowners losing or facing severe damage to their properties. As residents begin the challenging process of recovery, understanding...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Tips and Resources for Fire Insurance Claims

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Our hearts are with all of the fire victims in this devastating time. This advice is not new, but it bears re-circulating due to the current crisis: Maximizing Homeowner Insurance Coverage Benefits After a Fire....more

DarrowEverett LLP

Title Insurance or Not, Don’t Dismiss the Value of Title Search

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For those of you who question whether an owner’s policy of title insurance is a waste of money, please remember that examining title is still an essential component of due diligence investigations. Real estate investments are...more

Stark & Stark

The Significance of Title Insurance in Real Estate

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If you have experienced the process of purchasing or selling real estate, it is likely that you have come across the phrase “clear title.” The concept of clear title is two-fold. Clear title deals with the property...more

Cozen O'Connor

When 1% Equals 100%: New York Rejects Fault Based Approach to Additional Insured Coverage

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When a named insured is only 1% responsible for an accident, what percentage of indemnity coverage is owed to an additional insured? A recent New York federal court says 100%. In New York, additional insured coverage may very...more

Zelle LLP

Tightening Up Contracts in a Hardening Insurance Market

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Over the past decade, as commercial property insurance rates softened, so too have terms and conditions. In some instances, attempts to broaden coverage have also had the effect of diluting the clarity and consistency of...more

Butler Snow LLP

Got mold? If so, you probably don’t have insurance coverage for it.

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It happens all the time – a water leak in a house or other building goes unnoticed for some period of time, and then mold appears. Insurance policies generally provide coverage to repair water damage, provided other policy...more

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