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The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses

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Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and...more

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The Key Bridge Tragedy: What Loss Of Income Coverages Will Apply?

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At 1:29 am on March 26, 2024, a cargo ship collided (or, more accurately, allided) with the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, Maryland. The bridge fell into the Patapsco River in a matter of seconds, immediately...more

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IL Court: Insurer Can Subrogate Additional Insured Without Equitable Principles

Illinois Appellate Court Holds that Insurer May Subrogate to the Rights of an Additional Insured Based on a Contractual Right to Subrogation and that Equitable Subrogation Principles Do Not Apply - In a recently decided...more

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Regarding landslide liability, the Court is not interested in the “Chicken or Egg” debate

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With the frequency of wildfires and flooding, landslides are becoming more frequent throughout California.  When public agencies have water pipelines located in hillsides, the situation presents the classic “chicken or egg”...more

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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

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Five Critical Considerations for Hospitality Businesses Implementing EV Infrastructure

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are swiftly moving from a niche market into the mainstream. As this transition occurs, savvy hotels and restaurants are taking advantage of the relatively benign regulations and adding EV charging...more

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How to Handle Complex Ports and Terminals Business Interruption Insurance Claims

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Ports and terminals serve as the primary infrastructure for movement of goods and commodities in and out of a country and therefore play a vital role in global trade. As well as facilitating trade, ports and terminals also...more

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Application of Rope Access in Building & Infrastructure Evaluations

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The sixteenth through twenty-first floors of your high-end commercial office building are leaking water into conference rooms, offices, and workstations, and your tenants are not pleased. You need to quickly identify the...more

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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

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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

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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

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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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Steps For Government Contractors To Take After Hurricanes

The aftermath of a hurricane is a difficult time for many in the affected areas, and government contractors are no exception. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused terrible damage in Texas and Florida, claiming lives and...more

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Hurricanes, Floods, Tornadoes, And Power Loss: What’s A Government Contractor To Do? Act Now Under Your Contract, While You Fix...

The aftermath of a hurricane is a difficult time for many in the affected areas, and government contractors are no exception. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused terrible damage in Texas and Florida, claiming lives and...more

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Hacktastrophe: How cyber-attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure could lead to catastrophic property loss

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Although cyber-attacks have traditionally implicated more liability-leaning coverages, several attacks in recent years should give property insurers cause for concern going into the future. Hackers have proven they can seize...more

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Only A Matter of Time – Prepare For Geomagnetic Storms

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Originally published in Insurance Law360 on February 21, 2013. Geomagnetic storms present a unique risk to power grids, power grid customers and insurers. The modern world, and particularly the East Coast of the U.S., is...more

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