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Commercial Property Insurance Coverage for Texas Winter Freeze Losses

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For an incredible 10-day period in mid-February, Texas was battered by a brutal winter storm bringing snow, ice, and record-low temperatures. Millions of Texans were without power and water for days. These conditions forced...more

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COVID-19 Shutdowns, Related Litigation Put Pressure on Business Interruption Insurers

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Companies in the United States continue to file business interruption lawsuits against their insurers for claims arising from state and local government shutdown orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. At least 1,250...more

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The Insurance Industry Anticipated a Pandemic from a virus like Covid-19 more than a decade ago.

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For businesses that were shut down by COVID-19 a common question is whether there is coverage for business interruption. In New York, the answer is no. This should be the answer nationwide. Coverage for business interruption...more

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COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 20, August 2020

This 20th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, finds both plaintiffs and defendants with reasons to celebrate. Insurance carriers avoided consolidation of coverage disputes in...more

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[PODCAST] Resolving Business Interruption Disputes Caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Business interruption is on the minds of many, especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented legal and business challenges. In this new podcast from JAMS, two well-respected neutrals with extensive...more

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White Paper: Commercial Property Insurance Claims in Response to COVID-19

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Nearly every business and not-for-profit in the country has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Demand for goods and services has dropped precipitously due to stay-at-home orders, public health recommendations,...more

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Legal and Regulatory Developments - Business Interruption Insurance for COVID-19 Related Losses (Update)

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have significant economic consequences in the US, a key issue for insurers and businesses throughout the country will be whether all or a portion of losses may be covered by insurance....more

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Civil Authority Coverage For Coronavirus Claims

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As more and more businesses seek coverage for the loss of income arising from the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, one of the key issues in determining whether there is coverage under commercial property insurance policies...more

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Insurance Coverage for Costs and Losses Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Some Considerations

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The novel coronavirus, and the respiratory disease it causes (COVID-19), continue to exact a human toll. As state and national governments fight to mitigate the impact, businesses are also attempting to address the social and...more

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Insurance Coverage And Coronavirus: Business Interruption, Event Cancellation And Travel Insurance

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It is difficult to overstate the immediate impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on American business, and indeed on American life. No event of the last century, save two World Wars, the Spanish Flu of 1918, and the 9-11 terrorist...more

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Are You Covered for a Government-Ordered Shutdown?

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Do you know that most property policies cover businesses, like yours, against lost income from a government-ordered shutdown? To combat the spread of coronavirus, local authorities have begun issuing orders to close...more

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Is There Civil Authority Coverage for COVID-19 Claims?

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Commercial property policies may include coverage for losses caused by the forced closure of property by a civil authority. The coverage generally applies when an insured is unable to access its property due to a government...more

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Hurricane Florence: Civil Authority and Ingress/Egress Coverage

The hurricane may trigger civil authority or ingress/egress coverage for businesses that are not directly damaged but lose income because they cannot access their operations for a period of time due to a governmental...more

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K&L Gates Triage: Emergency Preparedness and Response in Long Term Care - Part II

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This is the second episode in a three-part series on emergency preparedness and response in long-term care. Since natural disasters can result in monumental expenses for rebuilding facilities, it is important to understand...more

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I-85 Bridge Collapse: Business Interruption Coverage Issues

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In the wake of the March 30 collapse of the I-85 bridge in Atlanta, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency calling for closure of both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-85 in Fulton County. A copy...more

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Property Insurance May Mitigate Ebola-Related Losses

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With cases of Ebola now in the U.S., concerns have been raised as to the safety of public places visited by a person infected with the virus. Despite assurances from health officials that it is nearly impossible to contract...more

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Lessons From Past Give Guidance To Sandy-Related Claims

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Originally published in Insurance Law360 on January 15, 2013. In the aftermath of Hurricane (or post-tropical cyclone) Sandy, insurers and insureds alike will face a number of complicated insurance coverage issues, to...more

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