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Risk Awareness and Mitigation in Disaster Recovery: During a Catastrophe

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In 2022, the United States experienced 18 separate weather and climate disasters costing at least one billion dollars according to NOAA. In 2023, that number rose to 28 separate billion dollar weather events. The frequency...more

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Texas Law: Repair and Remodeling Contracts after a Natural Disaster

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Given the recent tropical systems that have hit Texas including Laura and Beta (who still has not departed), there will undoubtedly be a need for disaster remediation contractors to address some of the damage recently caused....more

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Contractors: Are your contracts prepared for a Hurricane? A look into force majeure clauses following Hurricane Michael.

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Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida panhandle as the third strongest Atlantic hurricane on record to hit the United States. Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane, in terms of sustained winds, to hit the...more

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Repair and Remodeling Contracts after a Natural Disaster

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Out-of-town contractors performing disaster remediation in Texas need to be aware of Chapter 58 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and its impact on post-natural disaster construction contracts. Disaster remediation...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Avoiding the Storm After the Storm - 10 Things the Construction Industry Should Do Right Now to Move Projects Forward After Harvey...

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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma once again have forced the construction industry to focus on best practices for responding to force majeure events. Now is the time to put into action an effective recovery plan with the aim of...more

Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP

Handling Assignment of Benefit ("AOB") Claims in the Wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

Hurricanes Irma and Harvey have damaged large areas of Florida, Texas, and Louisiana, as well as brought heavy rain and wind to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. As insurers handle thousands of property damage...more

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Practical Tips for Owners and Contractors Impacted By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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Anyone watching what has happened in Houston, and what is predicted to happen in Florida, immediately thinks about the safety and well-being of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Once the rain stops, the water...more

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