A new Alaska law explicitly makes it illegal to depreciate the expense of labor in residential property insurance claims unless very specific conditions are met. Section 89 of Senate Bill 132 adds a new statute to the Alaska Insurance Code: Sec. 21.60.030. […]
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Don’t Look to AI for a Competitive Advantage; Human Touch Is Key
Don’t expect artificial intelligence to confer a competitive advantage, at least over the long haul, according to a new paper co-authored by University of Utah business scholar Jay Barney. The reason: AI technologies, such as generative chatbots, will be equally […]
Don’t Leave Your Children’s Future to a Crowdfunding Site – Life Happens
When it comes to parenting, your to-do list can seem never-ending, from signing up for school activities, to projects around the house, to planning for the future. It seems as soon as you check something off, a few more to-dos […]
Don’t Like the Appraisal Award? Here’s Why That’s Not Enough to Avoid Its Finality
The recent decision in Briarwood Office Center II Condominium Association v. West Bend Mutual Insurance Company 1 highlights a critical lesson for anyone involved in the insurance appraisal process about the finality of an appraisal award. Allegations alone are not enough to […]
Don’t Let Delay or Non-Cooperation Doom Your Insurance Claim
Contractual suit limitations clauses and cooperation clauses were examined by a recent appellate decision 1 upholding a trial court ruling 2 in favor of the insurer in Lennox Carwash, Inc. v. AMCO Insurance Company. These provisions are frequently at issue […]