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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

As Winter Storm “Fern” Thaws, Take Note of Keys to Insurance Recovery

As the great thaw is underway across much of the country, Winter Storm Fern is now poised to be the most expensive weather event to hit the U.S., with economic losses estimated to surpass $100 billion....more

Morris James LLP

Car Accidents in Snowy Conditions: Legal Liability, Negligence, and States of Emergency

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Winter weather significantly increases the risk of motor vehicle accidents. Snow, ice, and reduced visibility contribute to thousands of crashes each year, raising complex legal questions about fault, negligence, and...more

Fisher Phillips

One-Year Lookback on California Wildfires: What Employers Need to Know in 2026

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One year after devastating wildfires disrupted large swaths of Southern California, the state’s business community is firmly in recovery mode. Employers are reopening facilities, rebuilding worksites, expanding operations,...more

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Directing Oregon State Agencies to Promote Resilience of Communities and Natural and Working Lands and Waters: Oregon Governor...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued an Executive Order titled: DIRECTING STATE AGENCIES TO TAKE URGENT ACTION TO PROMOTE THE RESILIENCE OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS AND WATERS (“EO”)....more

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Comprehensive FAQs For Employers on Hurricanes and Other Workplace Disasters: 2025 Edition

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As hurricanes devastate the Caribbean, employers in the US are preparing for a potential impact late in the season. This detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions, fully updated for 2025, addresses the workplace-related...more

StoneTurn

The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath

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In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Three Steps to Protect Your Insurance Program During National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month in the United States. This designation urges organizations and individuals to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters,...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Protecting Employees Before, During and After a Disaster

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Despite the rise of natural disasters in the United States, one in four companies still are not prepared to protect their employees in a crisis, according to a survey by Fusion Risk Management. Disasters not only damage the...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Q&A on How to Disaster-Proof the Legacy of a Family Enterprise

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A lack of communication is the most common—and most costly—mistake family enterprise owners make when planning for the future. Values-based conversations, proactive planning and collaborative advisory teams can prevent...more

Gray Reed

Texas Capitol Report: An Update on Special Session - August 22, 2025

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The Texas Legislature was back in full swing last week as the House restored quorum following the return of most Democratic members. With legislative business fully resumed, lawmakers made swift progress on a range of...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Culture Crafters: Building a Culture of Accountability in the Face of Disasters

In this next series of podcasts, Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein discuss the critical role of accountability in navigating and mitigating business disasters. Triggered by the impactful floods near Kerrville, Texas, they explore...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Accountability in Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Sam Silverstein in a conversation on the role of accountability in managing business...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How Continuity Management Solutions Build Resilience

Business continuity used to live in a binder, often reviewed once a year and quickly forgotten. Today, it has become a critical part of day-to-day risk management and operational strategy....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Employee Support Through Disaster Response: 5 Routine-Building Strategies

Disasters disrupt more than just business operations. They interrupt lives, upend routines, and impact each employee in different ways. Whether facing a natural disaster, workplace violence, or other critical event, the...more

Baker Donelson

Shifting the Burden: States Face Rising Pressure to Fund Disasters Alone

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Recent statements from the current administration signal a deliberate shift of disaster responsibility to states, elevating the need for robust, state-led emergency financing and related state statutory authority. States must...more

Lowndes

What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know This Hurricane Season - June 2025

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Hurricane season is officially underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the agency is estimating...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAAG Attorney General Symposium 2025

Last week, the Kelley Drye State AG team attended the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Attorney General Symposium. The panels included a number of topics of importance to state attorneys general including cell...more

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The LA Fires Contingent Business Interruption Coverage Considerations

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The Los Angeles area fires that started in early January have destroyed thousands of homes and businesses throughout the region. The fires triggered ongoing evacuation orders and warnings as communities coped with dangerous...more

J.S. Held

Harnessing Real-Time Earthquake Intelligence: Using Shakecast for Earthquake Risk Management

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For building owners managing thousands of properties the risk posed by earthquakes is a significant concern. Rapid response is crucial to ensure the safety of occupants and the integrity of buildings. In the aftermath of an...more

Lewitt Hackman

Franchisors: Working With Franchisees Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires

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The Los Angeles wildfires pose significant challenges for businesses, including franchised businesses. But if a business is lost in a national disaster, support already exists within a franchise system. It’s organic. That is...more

Baker Donelson

FEMA is Making Post-Disaster Mitigation Less Expensive for Applicants

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With disasters increasing in frequency, severity, and cost, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has a new financial incentive for applicants to rebuild in ways that will make them more resilient in the face of a...more

Pillsbury - Policyholder Pulse blog

Hurricane Insurance Checklist

The below checklist includes essential considerations and steps to take for property owners and businesses that stand to be affected by hurricanes....more

Perkins Coie

Responding to Hurricane Helene: Making Insurance Claims That Get Paid

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Hurricane Helene has carved a path of devastation through the American Southeast, exposing continued shortcomings in local, state, and federal infrastructure and causing harm to both persons and property....more

McGuireWoods LLP

Tips to Maximize Insurance Recoveries for Hurricane Helene Property Damage and Business Interruption Losses

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Hurricane Helene made landfall on Thursday, September 26, 2024, carrying catastrophic 140 mph winds as the first known Category 4 storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region since records began in 1851. By Friday, Hurricane...more

Adams & Reese

Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster - September 2024

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As you begin to assess the damage from the historic Category 4 Hurricane Helene that struck the Gulf Coast, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide...more

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