by Russ Nassof | Jul 7, 2014 | Commercial Property Environmental Risks, Insurance Environmental Risks
Wildfire activity has increased worldwide in terms of frequency, severity, and acreage burned. In the United States, the number of acres burned as a result of wildfires has actually doubled since 1960 and each year the fire seasons grow longer, more severe and more...
by Russ Nassof | Jul 4, 2014 | Healthcare Environmental Risks
Several months ago I attended a conference in Los Angeles where there were a variety of exhibitor booths typical of any convention nowadays. In one booth, the display consisted of an enlarged version of the game “Jenga”. For those of you who are not familiar with...
by Russ Nassof | Nov 24, 2013 | Commercial Property Environmental Risks, Insurance Environmental Risks, Uncategorized
When I first ventured out into the world of environmental consulting and legal liability in 1992, I was told that issues pertaining to a mineral called “Asbestos” were pretty much going to be passé in 10 years and that I should plan on concentrating my efforts in...
by Russ Nassof | Jul 31, 2013 | Healthcare Environmental Risks
Just this week, Pennsylvania became the 37th state (in addition to Guam and the District of Columbia) to enact a healthcare apology law- Senate Bill 379. One might wonder why it took Pennsylvania, usually one of the most innovative and enlightened states when it comes...
by Russ Nassof | Jul 17, 2013 | Commercial Property Environmental Risks, Healthcare Environmental Risks, Insurance Environmental Risks
While the quality of the indoor air we breathe every day has been the focus of governmental regulation and has even stimulated a huge “Green Building” initiative throughout the United States, little, if any, focus has been directed at the quality of water in those...
