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48 The Three-Way Mirror
Early investigation from three different perspectives
52 Have Reservations?
10 tips for coverage position letters
contents | spring 2012
DEPARTMENTS
SPECIFICALLY SPEAKING
The impact of MDL 875 on asbestos litigation 10
MCS-90 endorsement to trucking policy 12
Successfully resolving the indemnity dilemma 14
identifying fraud in workers’ compensation 16
The impact of nanotechnology on product liability 19
The ins and outs of designated premises endorsement 22
The impact of inverse condemnation 24
Patricia gatling shares her thoughts on diversity 26
Seeking additional insured status 28
Medical expense write-offs 31
Using structured settlement benefits to close employment claims 34
FOR/AGAINST
The benefits and disadvantages of staff counsel
56
RISK MANAGEMENT
Keeping the lid on workers’ compensation claims
60
36 Facebook,
Twitter and Linkedin —
Oh My!
Litigation management in
the age of social media
44 it’s Time to Mine
Using predictive analytics in
litigation management
62
THE ALTERNATIVE
Using aFas requires more
doing and less talking
62
RISK MANAGEMENT
Keeping the lid on workers’
compensation claims
60
WHO KNEW?
Mike Caspino, Founding Partner, Brady,
Vorwerck, Ryder & Caspino 65
Susan Bledsoe, Claims Counsel, acuity
insurance 66
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