Federal appeals court overturns Berkeley’s natural gas ban
May 3, 2023 By Brian Richesson
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled unanimously that the city of Berkeley’s ban on natural gas in buildings violates federal law.
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Plan for a safe handoff on job sites
February 16, 2023 By John McCoy
John McCoy advises propane marketers to acknowledge shared responsibility and communicate effectively with their teams and vendors to finish a job safely.
Read More Beware the risks of negligent hiring
November 17, 2022 By John McCoy
John McCoy uses a recent murder case as an example to stress the need for diligent employment practices by propane retailers.
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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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West Virginia v. EPA: Supreme Court decision bolsters propane’s position
July 13, 2022 By Steve Kaminski
The Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA provides the propane industry another avenue to challenge anti-gas rule-making at the federal level.
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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.
Read More Consider customer contracts that account for allocation situations
May 17, 2014 By John McCoy and LP Gas
As I write this article, we are seeing the last remnants of a recent snowfall melt away outside…
Read More Is that carbon monoxide-related claim covered?
April 16, 2014 By John McCoy and LP Gas
Heating system installers denied in carbon monoxide case The Minnesota Supreme Court recently considered whether a claim related…
Read More Records retention policy critical for propane businesses
December 11, 2013 By John McCoy
A recurring question I get from clients is: What type of records retention policy should we have for…
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