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Preparing Contracts for Hurricane Season – Force Majeure

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The recent derecho storm caused severe damage throughout Houston and the surrounding area. The intense winds and flash flooding served as a costly lesson to many contractors and project owners. With the expected active...more

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Florida Legislature Amends Ban on Restrictive Development Requirements After Recent Hurricanes

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Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, both of which caused severe damage to various parts of the state. In response to these disasters, the Florida Legislature enacted...more

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Important Louisiana Licensing Tips for Out-of-State Contractors for 2023 Hurricane Season

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With the peak of the hurricane season approaching, it is important to share some important tips and requirements for out-of-state contractors to know before performing remediation or restoration work on commercial or...more

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Remaining Vigilant: Hurricane Planning in the Construction Industry

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Complicated by an unprecedented global pandemic, businesses in Florida’s construction industry have been further burdened by the anticipated challenges of an active 2020 hurricane season. Since June 1st, the industry has been...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?

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Each year, hurricane season presents a challenge to contractors and developers along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts as they face the risk of impacts from significant weather. ...more

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What Contractors Need to Be Concerned About When Threatened With an Impending Storm

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Given the numerous storms which appear to be set on making landfall in the United States, most prominently category four Hurricane Florence heading toward the East Coast, it makes sense to take a quick look at what...more

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Hurricane Season And Disaster Preparedness: Part 2 – Insuring The Risk Of A Hurricane On A Construction Project

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As described by my colleague Sean McChristian in Part 1 of this two-part blog series, planning for hurricane season in Texas is a critical part of mitigating risk in the construction industry. In addition to reviewing force...more

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Hurricane Season And Disaster Preparedness: Part 1 – Review Your Construction Contracts Now, Not After The Storm

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The Gulf Coast hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th each year. Because this is a known risk, many businesses prepare emergency response plans to mitigate risks to persons and property, but many of those same...more

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Latest Developments in Arbitration for the Construction Law Practitioner

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G. T. Leach Builders V. Sapphire V.P.: Non-Signatories’ Right to Compel Arbitration; Waiver of Right to Arbitrate - By far, the most recent, significant arbitration development for construction law practitioners was the...more

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