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The 3 biggest lawsuit risks for propane marketers

April 8, 2024 By

Best practices and learned experiences from the Propane Safety Summit reverberate throughout the industry.

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Quiz: How safe are your propane operations?

April 8, 2024 By

How well are you protecting your company against the most common legal perils? Find out by taking this…

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What is a ‘qualified agency’?

March 4, 2024 By

John McCoy explains what “qualified agency” means, how the designation applies during a trial and why it matters for propane marketers.

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How to manage emergency situations

December 25, 2023 By

To manage emergency situations, propane marketers should know that explosion risks do not include injuries to first responders.

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Legal action fund positions NPGA for the courts

November 2, 2023 By

The National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) approved the formation of a legal action fund to support the industry’s fight for energy choice.

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Dealing with risk in propane delivery

October 30, 2023 By

Reducing your risk in propane delivery should always start with an understanding of where your risks lie.

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3 insurance mistakes to avoid

June 5, 2023 By

To reduce the likelihood of a costly error, propane marketers should understand these three pitfalls when dealing with insurance companies.

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Federal appeals court overturns Berkeley’s natural gas ban

May 3, 2023 By

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled unanimously that the city of Berkeley’s ban on natural gas in buildings violates federal law.

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Plan for a safe handoff on job sites

February 16, 2023 By

John McCoy advises propane marketers to acknowledge shared responsibility and communicate effectively with their teams and vendors to finish a job safely.

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Beware the risks of negligent hiring

November 17, 2022 By

John McCoy uses a recent murder case as an example to stress the need for diligent employment practices by propane retailers.

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