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Scientific processes used to determine cause and origin of fires Posted on 04 Jun 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

In conducting a fire or explosion investigation, authorities are looking to classify the cause of the fire by looking at the source and form of ignition. Read more»

Texas propane retailer fends off legal claims in food booth fire Posted on 17 Apr 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

An El Paso County, Texas, jury heard from more than 40 witnesses in a month-long trial involving a fire that occurred in 2009. Read more»

Are you prepared for realities of litigation in CSST incidents? Posted on 08 Feb 2013 in the Current Issue categories.

Much has been written in industry publications about problems associated with corrugated stainless steel tubing, which can be compromised by lightning strikes. Read more»

Are English-only warnings still adequate? Posted on 05 Dec 2012 in the Current Issue categories.

Our industry has spent a great deal of time to develop warnings material to inform customers of the potential dangers associated with the use of propane. Read more»

Home explosions don’t always involve negligence Posted on 18 Sep 2012 in the News categories.

South Dakota confirms that an explosion does not always equal negligence. There is a well-known concept in the law that just because there is an accident or injury, it does... Read more»

Protecting your privileges amid prospect of litigation Posted on 01 Apr 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Your attorney should be aware of the rules regarding expert discovery. Read more»

Know benefits of vendor’s endorsement during product dispute Posted on 01 Jan 2009 in the Current Issue categories.

Distributors should be aware of this benefit during a product dispute. Read more»

Case shows importance of monitoring cathodic protection of lines, tanks Posted on 01 Dec 2008 in the Current Issue & Blue Flame Blog & From the Magazine categories.

On Dec. 6, 2006, an industrial explosion shook Milwaukee, leaving three people dead, 67 injured and property damages in excess of $75 million. The case received national media attention. Locally, it was considered one of the biggest news stories of the year. Read more»

Court limits punitive awards Posted on 01 Sep 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

The U.S. Supreme Court has finally weighed in on the limits of punitive damages that may be assessed in its recent ruling in the historical Exxon Shipping Co. v. Baker case. Read more»

Finding the right expert Posted on 01 Aug 2008 in the Current Issue categories.

When your company is faced with a catastrophic and/or complex claim or lawsuit, it is difficult to know what to do and where to turn. Read more»