Welcome to the “new normal” – a seemingly alternate universe where working in an office has become burdensome and employers and employees alike are often at odds as to what a work-life balance looks like. As if the practice of architecture wasn’t complicated enough, our post-pandemic reality challenges firms to adjust to a remote workforce…
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Questions from Members – LegaLine in Action!
During AIA Trust Week, one of the webinars shone a spotlight on LegaLine, a legal information hotline specially tailored to respond to the needs of small firms and sole proprietors managing an architectural practice.
Read MoreNavigating the Risks and Exposures of Artificial Intelligence: Essential Insurance Coverage for AI-Related Claims
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries and streamlining processes at a dizzying pace. There’s a lot we don’t understand about AI, including the risks and exposures inherent in incorporating AI into our businesses and lives.
Read MoreDo you know? Key Factors in Developing an Internal Risk Management Process
From choosing your client to closing a project, your firm can take measured steps toward managing its risk. While unpleasant, “insurance” and “litigation” have taught us how to better protect design firms by minimizing claim potential, or at least developing stronger defenses if claims cannot be avoided.
Read MoreProfessional Liability Insurance: 2022 Trends
The AIA Trust together with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) and the National Society for Professional Engineers (NSPE) work annually to conduct an insurance carrier review and interview of professional liability trends and risk management issues. Following is a summary of highlights for 2022 in addition to complimentary useful resources made available to…
Read MoreProviding Pro Bono Services
Whether or not professional services are provided for a fee or on a complimentary basis, the professional liability risks are the same. Professional liability insurance coverage is also the same, even though no premium is calculated on the value of the free services provided. The general rule is that a professional performing voluntary services must…
Read MoreCopyright: Do you know?
Few put copyright at the top of their list of must-haves in contract negotiations. Fewer register documents for copyright protection. Copyright protections under current law exist for you and LegaLine explains more:
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