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Nonprofit Basics: Setting up a New Charity for Disaster Relief
Nonprofit Basics: Charitable Support for Individuals Affected by a Disaster
The Calm Before the Storm: Planning for Catastrophic Weather Events
#WorkforceWednesday: SCOTUS Rules on PAGA, Fifth Circuit Rules on COVID-19 Under WARN, Illinois Expands Bereavement Leave - Employment Law This Week®
Rethinking Global Supply Chain Resiliency & Efficiency
The Calm Before and After the Storm: How to Maximize Insurance Recovery for Catastrophic Weather Events
Hurricane Season Begins
Law School Toolbox Podcast Episode 225: Sustainable Living and Emergency Preparedness (w/Friday Apaliski)
K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part III
K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care
I-14: Update on EEO-1 and I-9 Forms, Employer Obligations After a Hurricane or Other Natural Disaster, and Attorney Jason Barsanti on Meal and Rest Breaks
Supply chain disruption and persistent inflation remain critical issues in the global economy, with ongoing geopolitical tensions, the evolution of digital threats, and increasing emphasis on sustainability reshaping the...more
More than 20 storms—11 of which will become hurricanes, and 5 of which will become Category 3 or greater hurricanes. That's one prediction for the Atlantic hurricane season. Not to worry, you say. Your operations are located...more
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
Throughout the past few years, the construction industry has been plagued with myriad issues, including supply chain constraints, labor shortages and material procurement problems, among others. Although some issues subsided...more
Hurricane Ian will likely be remembered as one of the largest and costliest natural disasters to hit Florida in history. Commercial buildings, infrastructure and residences throughout the state were destroyed and are in...more
A recent survey found that 87% of supply chain professionals plan to invest in resilience in the near future, which is no surprise given the amount of global events which have shocked supply chains recently. Political...more
Hurricane Ian’s unprecedented size and strength is taking a major toll on the state of Florida and other areas in the southeast United States, which is likely to cause impacts to the construction industry. Akerman attorneys...more
Patrick Long and Steve Roberts, both Directors in Opportune LLP’s Process & Technology practice, discuss why current supply chain disruptions appear to be more pronounced than in years past due to supply/demand imbalances and...more
While the 2021 hurricane season is not officially over yet, catastrophic weather events including Hurricanes Ida, Henri and Nicholas have already caused substantial damage, bringing record-breaking rainfall and flooding....more
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ("FERC") Office of Electric Reliability and Enforcement and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") staff presented a series of findings and preliminary...more
While the United States continues to assess the full scope of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Ida on the U.S. Gulf Coast, national media have already reported shortages of oil and fuel supplies, as well as food and...more
On August 24, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") approved new cold weather electric reliability standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC"). The standards will apply...more
Following a challenging year due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters, industry experts and economists are forecasting growth in the construction industry. Paused projects have re-started, restrictions...more
Although emerging markets offer a wealth of investment opportunities, political instability and government responses to adverse events present risks for foreign investors. This article considers key dispute risks related to...more
The majority of price gouging laws have been activated throughout the country for over a year now, but reports of price gouging continue, along with enforcement and lawsuits. While many are aware that price gouging...more
Responding to the Texas Winter Storm Crisis: Issue 2—Winter storms and wide-area events like the one that recently devastated Texas leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance coverage. ...more
Arctic cold and historic snowfall this February have caused substantial disruption nationwide, in particular in the state of Texas. Widespread, record low temperatures, combined with unprecedented demand on the power supply,...more
Price gouging enforcement and litigation is front and center for company counsel and business managers nationwide. Our weekly round up highlights some of the most relevant news and information to our clients and friends....more
That question, as we brace for the continuing effects of COVID-19, is at the top of executives’ minds. And yet each vision seems to beget more questions: about alternative supply chain models and contract terms, about...more
Price gouging laws have become more relevant than ever, but a historical review reveals that price gouging laws may be a historically recent, and misguided development. It was not until 1979 that New York State enacted the...more
The threat presented by Hurricane Florence has forced government officials to order South Carolina residents to evacuate hurricane zones. The mandatory evacuation and closure of many businesses and schools in the area has...more
According to a report by JLT Specialty, the automotive industry “was the most disrupted sector in 2017” with an increase in supply chain disruptions by 30 percent over 2016. The JLT report identified the top five supply chain...more
Many companies in today’s global economy are dependent upon the efficient and disruption-free operation of their multinational supply chains. Unfortunately, such supply chains are vulnerable to numerous physical and...more
• Nearly a month after Hurricane Maria swept through Puerto Rico, roughly 80 percent of the U.S. territory is still without electrical power. • The island is home to multiple drug manufacturing facilities that are directly...more