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Servicing out-of-gas calls Posted on 03 Mar 2020 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

John McCoy explains common mistakes that occur when addressing interruption-of-service calls and how these errors can lead to costly legal claims. Read more»

Winter brings unique challenges to propane marketers Posted on 27 Dec 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

John McCoy offers advice propane marketers should keep in mind to avoid legal claims related to heating seasonal homes in the winter. Read more»

Planning today to secure a safer future Posted on 12 Nov 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

John McCoy details why it's important for propane marketers to apply safety measures now to prepare for what tomorrow might bring. Read more»

Calling in expert testimony Posted on 20 Sep 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog & Current Issue & Featured categories.

John McCoy explains the trial judge's gatekeeping role when it comes to selecting expert testimony for propane-related court cases. Read more»

Root cause analysis can ward off accidents Posted on 30 Jul 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

John V. McCoy offers a holistic approach to accident response at your propane business. Read more»

Court decides enough is enough Posted on 27 Jun 2019 in the Blue Flame Blog categories.

Legal columnist John V. McCoy explains how a major marketer was dismissed from a 10-year case involving a fatal explosion. Read more»

A teaching moment on trucking accidents Posted on 29 May 2019 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

A $100 million trucking verdict sheds light on the importance of training drivers and steps to take in the event of an accident. Read more»

The critical role of record keeping in legal cases Posted on 28 Dec 2018 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Legal columnist John V. McCoy explains how record keeping plays a critical role in defending a case. Read more»

The burden of evidence in criminal and civil cases Posted on 06 Oct 2018 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

McCoy, Leavitt, Laskey LLC's John McCoy discusses the role evidence can play in propane industry specific civil cases. Read more»

The good and bad of experience in the propane industry Posted on 31 Aug 2018 in the Current Issue & Featured categories.

Experience is an asset, but shouldn’t be perceived as the end-all-be-all of knowing what’s safe. Read more»