Avoid contractual loopholes
September 2, 2022 By John McCoy
Contractual indemnity may not fully protect your business. John McCoy explains the process with a recent lawsuit filed in a Pennsylvania court.
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Criminal charges may accompany civil litigation
July 14, 2022 By John McCoy
A criminal charge may accompany a civil charge in high-profile incidents, according to John McCoy, who breaks down criminal prosecution risks.
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Risks, requirements of temporary heat locations
May 12, 2022 By John McCoy
Temporary heat installations, like at construction sites or festivals, are governed by their own code provisions and carry some unique risks.
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Propane system red tags ensure safety
March 10, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy evaluates the best practices for tagging propane systems and explains why red tags ensure safety for everyone involved.
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Focus on safety and avoid out-of-control damages
February 3, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy reviews a profound change to the litigation landscape and drives home why the best defense is to put safety first and always.
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Missouri court strikes down contractual indemnity in gas explosion
November 1, 2021 By John McCoy
In 2013, a natural gas line was accidentally struck during cross-directional boring for the installation of fiber-optic cables in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Cyberattacks a growing threat
June 17, 2021 By John McCoy
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 John McCoy
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 John McCoy
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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Reevaluate your business practices to find solutions
December 30, 2020 By John McCoy
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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