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TAG: Legal Brief

The Colonial Pipeline transports refined petroleum products. (Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration)

Cyberattacks a growing threat

June 17, 2021 By

The Colonial Pipeline shutdown serves as a wake-up call for propane industry action to be proactive in finding ways to minimize cybersecurity threats.

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Accident brings safety directive into focus

April 27, 2021 By

An accident involving a propane delivery driver and his bobtail emphasizes the importance of chock blocks to keep employees and customers safe.

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Timely incident reporting leads to best possible defense

February 25, 2021 By

When an incident like a fire occurs, it is in the gas company’s best interest to report the event quickly so that a proper defense can be prepared.

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Livestreaming can be used to ensure a socially distanced scene exam. Photo by Sean Crawley/Safety Engineering Labs

Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions

December 30, 2020 By

We can learn from the very difficult and unique experience of the novel coronavirus pandemic and still find a way to get the job done, says John McCoy. 

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Local green energy movements are a key battleground for propane

October 23, 2020 By

According to John McCoy, industry members should track local ordinances, codes and regulations that may do damage to the propane industry.

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Identify heater installation dangers

August 24, 2020 By

If you are installing items for customers, be sure to note the manner of installation by your service folks and follow instruction manuals.

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Servicing out-of-gas calls

March 3, 2020 By

John McCoy explains common mistakes that occur when addressing interruption-of-service calls and how these errors can lead to costly legal claims.

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Provide employees with advancement opportunities to make sure a job doesn't become stale. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Planning today to secure a safer future

November 12, 2019 By

John McCoy details why it’s important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring.

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Calling in expert testimony

September 20, 2019 By

John McCoy explains the trial judge’s gatekeeping role when it comes to selecting expert testimony for propane-related court cases.

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Keeping receipts with customer IDs should be a high priority for all sales. Photo: iStock.com/Sezeryadigar

Court decides enough is enough

June 27, 2019 By

Legal columnist John V. McCoy explains how a major marketer was dismissed from a 10-year case involving a fatal explosion.

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