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Protection that CGL insurance should provide

California business owners have the daily task of balancing the risks and rewards that come with running an operation and keeping it lucrative. What can knock a company off course, however, is when some unforeseen event occurs that creates liability exposure. One invaluable tool that protects a business from financial harm is Commercial General Liability […]

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Understanding hazardous waste disposal in San Diego

San Diego businesses dealing with hazardous materials have a litany of rules and regulations they must adhere to in avoiding being sanctioned, facing lawsuits and having their entire existence threatened. Those that deal with hazardous materials are required to handle and dispose of those materials in certain ways to ensure the environment is not negatively […]

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Avoiding liability for dry-cleaning contamination

The dry-cleaning industry has come under scrutiny in recent years for groundwater contamination and pollution, resulting in many complex environmental laws and regulations involving dry-cleaning businesses. Understanding and complying with these laws can be challenging for owners of dry-cleaning businesses or property owners who rent to dry cleaning businesses. However, proactively acting to efficiently solve […]

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DISH Network fined millions for improper hazardous waste disposal

Far too many businesses in California underestimate the importance of abiding by hazardous waste disposal laws. This is especially problematic because once regulators catch the violations, they’ve usually been going on for a significant period of time. As a result, the penalties that are imposed can be significant, causing substantial damage to the business in […]

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Minimizing liability under impending ‘forever chemicals’ regulation

Last year, the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new plan for the cleanup of potentially hazardous substances known as “forever chemicals.” This plan could lead to liability for some businesses. The EPA plans to combat poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in progressive stages: Research, which includes defining and categorizing individual PFAS to determine toxicity levels in […]

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More information on commercial insurance

For those building a business, there is a lot to think about, and insurance, unfortunately, is the thing some business owners do not think about. However, if something catastrophic should happen, insurance can be the difference between keeping a business afloat or shutting down. This blog has analyzed general liability and commercial property insurance, but […]

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