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Pullman & Comley, LLC

The Impact of Natural Disasters on Municipal Financing and Disclosure

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The wildfires in Southern California earlier this year were another sobering reminder of the devastating impact of natural disasters on local communities, and Connecticut is certainly not immune....more

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Governor Brian Kemp’s 2025 State of the State: Resilience, Progress, and Strengthening Georgia’s Future

On Jan. 16, 2025, Gov. Brian Kemp delivered his 2025 State of the State address to the Georgia General Assembly, highlighting resilience and progress while outlining an agenda to strengthen Georgia’s economy and quality of...more

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Landslides and Slope Failures: Navigating FEMA Eligibility in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

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Landslides and slope failures resulting from disasters cause millions of dollars in damage to infrastructure each year. Following a disaster, funding for repair and restoration of infrastructure, including roads and bridges,...more

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Yes, Governor Healey, let's future-proof our communities, not abandon them. Let's start by making it easier to implement...

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There was a lot to like about what Governor Healey had to say about our rapidly changing climate in her State of the Commonwealth speech Tuesday evening, especially about her expectation that Massachusetts will be the leader...more

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Alaska Expands Use of Drones for Avalanche Monitoring

State and local agencies’ use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS, or drones) has exploded in recent years. In Alaska, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Department) has started using drones for critical...more

Adams & Reese

Top 10 Tips for Businesses to Prepare for Peak of Hurricane Season

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After a relatively quiet start to the 2023 hurricane season, the tropics are heating up as we inch closer to the statistical height of the Atlantic Basin hurricane season – September 10. August 29 marks the 18th anniversary...more

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Companies Face Increased Criminal Enforcement Risk From Aging Infrastructure-Related Disasters

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Utilities and energy companies can implement strategies to mitigate risks from more frequent environmental disasters and infrastructure failures. In the early morning of June 11, 2023, a tanker truck carrying gasoline up...more

Goldberg Segalla

The Un-wilding of Wildfires: How We Have Added Fuel to the Flames

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In their purest form, natural wildfires, most commonly caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity, are a necessary part of the lifecycle in most ecosystems. They provide a number of important ecological benefits, such...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Updated ARPA Interim Final Rule

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY23 created new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) eligibility – to include response to natural disasters, to build critical information, and support community development. On August 10,...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

White House Report Calls For Reevaluation of Federal Government’s Climate-Related Spending Priorities

On March 20, 2023, the White House Council of Economic Advisers released the Economic Report of the President (“Report”). Chapter 9 of the Report, entitled “Opportunities for Better Managing Weather Risk in the Changing...more

White & Case LLP

Operational resilience in the UK, EU and US: A comparison

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With a new operational resilience framework in force in the UK and similar reforms proposed in the EU and the US, we examine how the regimes compare and their practical impact on financial services firms....more

Akerman LLP

Construction: The Race for Scarce Materials and Skilled Labor Post Hurricane Ian

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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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Hurricane Ian: Insurance Implications

Hurricane Ian struck Florida on September 28. By late afternoon, it was a Category 5 storm with top winds of 155 miles per hour, producing huge storm surges along a wide area of the state’s southwestern coast. Damage is...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1)

What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to follow agreed upon emergency preparedness plans are a recipe for disaster. While...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights: Issue 5, 2022

Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1) - What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to...more

J.S. Held

Climate and Extreme Weather Events: Considerations for Insurance, Infrastructure Planning & Environmental and Financial Compliance

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Climate and extreme weather events are threatening human health and safety, food, water and energy security, and the environment in broad areas ranging from the USA to China, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. ...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Trying to fit that square peg in a round hole? Your efforts at spending ARPA stimulus may get easier with pending changes

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Legislation currently under consideration in Congress may serve to dramatically expand the eligible uses of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The proposed State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery,...more

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Managing Risk: Supply Chain Disruptions and Market Price Volatility in the Construction Industry

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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

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[Podcast] 32nd Annual Legislative Seminar Series: Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La.

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Former Congressman Mike Ferguson, leader of BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, and former Congressman Heath Shuler, a Senior Advisor on the Federal Policy team host bipartisan leaders from the House and Senate to discuss...more

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The Biden Administration and Energy Part I - Domestic Policy

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When President Biden takes office on January 20, among the many other obstacles, issues and problems that he will need to deal with is an impending polar vortex that meteorologists now predict will descend upon the United...more

K&L Gates LLP

Disaster Preparedness Toolkit

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While the onset of a natural disaster is generally unpredictable, we have become accustomed to bracing ourselves for the inevitable hurricane, tornado, flood, or wildfire. Preparation for business disruptions as a result of...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 12.18.2019 | Top Story: Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Boards Agree to $50 Billion Merger

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Fiat Chrysler and rival Peugeot have agreed to binding merger terms that, if approved by US and European regulators, would create a “$50 billion auto giant that would rank among the world’s largest car companies by sales”....more

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Federal Bankruptcy Court Denies PG&E’s Attempt to Set Aside Inverse Condemnation Liability

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On November 27, 2019, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali issued a Memorandum Decision on Inverse Condemnation (“Memorandum Decision”) in PG&E Corporation and Pacific Gas & Electric’s (together, “PG&E”) Chapter 11 Bankruptcy...more

Gray Reed

Price Gouging Law in Texas: How it Works and How it Backfires

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Texas is one of 34 states that have enacted price gouging laws to protect consumers after a disaster. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices—Consumer Protection Act (DTPA) lists “price gouging” as one of the prohibited false,...more

Allen Matkins

Continued Efforts to Bolster Wireless Infrastructure as California Officials Brace for Wildfire Season

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California has been plagued by devastating wildfires over the past two summers, with the 2018 Camp Fire the deadliest and most destructive on record. Now that summer has officially started in 2019, officials are bracing for a...more

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