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Complete your company forms correctly Posted on 24 Oct 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Forms serve an important purpose in the propane industry. Read more»

Provide carbon monoxide warnings Posted on 26 Aug 2024 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

Here are practical steps propane professionals can take to reduce injuries and deaths related to carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more»

Court issues sanctions to plaintiff for discovery abuses Posted on 04 Jul 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

Evidence preservation is imperative in possible claims and lawsuits. The best person to gather evidence is an expert. Read more»

Solid record at trial court level nets positive legal outcomes Posted on 30 Apr 2024 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

A recent case shows why building a solid record at the trial court level can net positive outcomes, John McCoy explains in his latest column. Read more»

What is a ‘qualified agency’? Posted on 04 Mar 2024 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy explains what "qualified agency" means, how the designation applies during a trial and why it matters for propane marketers. Read more»

How to manage emergency situations Posted on 25 Dec 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

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

Dealing with risk in propane delivery Posted on 30 Oct 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

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

Steps to take when competitors fill your leased tanks Posted on 31 Aug 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

John McCoy offers suggestions to protect company property when you come across a competitor filling your leased propane tanks. Read more»

Understand vicarious liability when contracting Posted on 20 Jul 2023 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & From the Magazine categories.

One way that some states increase risk exposure is through vicarious liability, when the work involves abnormally dangerous or inherently dangerous work. Read more»

3 insurance mistakes to avoid Posted on 05 Jun 2023 in the Current Issue & Featured & From the Magazine categories.

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