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Supply Chain Optimization and Weather Impacts with Alteryx

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In today's interconnected global economy, supply chain optimization plays a critical role in driving business success. However, unpredictable weather events such as hurricanes, tropical storms, and extreme weather conditions...more

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Retail Electricity Customers Denied Relief from Uri

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In re Luminant Generation Company LLC et al is a bitter pill for the litigation hangover from Winter Storm Uri. Takeaway: Texas does not recognize a legal duty owed by wholesale power generators to retail customers to provide...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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Three Key Provisions in New “Weatherization” Rules by Railroad Commission of Texas

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In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, the Texas Legislature in Senate Bill 3 (2021) required the Railroad Commission of Texas to adopt rules requiring certain pipeline facility operators to weatherize equipment in order to...more

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Why Effective Hurricane Preparedness Hinges On Gaining Better Insight Into Your Supply Chain

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Hurricane season is a crucial time to consider disaster preparedness and disaster relief programs available so that individuals and organizations can proactively prepare for and actively respond to negative circumstances that...more

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Analytics & Optimization: How You Can Stay Ahead Of Disruptions From Hurricane Season

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There are only a handful of things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and hurricanes. This is especially true for those of us living along the Gulf Coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...more

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Looking Back: Why The Pandemic, Extreme Weather Events Changed The Supply Chain

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Supply chain shortages have only recently become a trending topic industry-wide due to production issues and rising demand for many of our favorite items. This can be mostly attributed to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic...more

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Supply Chain Digital Twins Help Weather The Storm

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Find out why creating a digital twin of your supply chain can build resiliency and optimize performance when extreme weather events occur....more

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Insurance Recovery After Severe Weather

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While the 2021 hurricane season is not officially over yet, catastrophic weather events including Hurricanes Ida, Henri and Nicholas have already caused substantial damage, bringing record-breaking rainfall and flooding....more

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Legislative Check-In on Energy-Related Mandates from the 87th Regular Session

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During the 87th regular legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed several bills to address energy-related issues resulting from Winter Storm Uri. Together, the legislation required an overhaul of the ERCOT board of...more

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FERC, NERC Outline Proposed New Reliability Standards Following the February Winter Storm

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's ("FERC") Office of Electric Reliability and Enforcement and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC") staff presented a series of findings and preliminary...more

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FERC Approves New Cold Weather Reliability Standards

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On August 24, 2021, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") approved new cold weather electric reliability standards proposed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation ("NERC"). The standards will apply...more

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A Legislative Session In Review: Taking A Look At Key Energy Bills That Did (And Did Not) Pass During The 87th Regular Session

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After Winter Storm Uri devastated the ERCOT grid, calls for industry reform rang out across the state of Texas. For the past few months, public hearings and floor debates have considered wide-ranging proposals to harden the...more

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5 Supply Chain Lessons From The Colonial Pipeline Outage

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Here are five critical components of supply chain planning that need to be taken into consideration in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline outage...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Texas Winter Storms: Evaluating Business Interruption Claims Following a Large-Scale Disaster

Responding to the Texas Winter Storm Crisis: Issue 2—Winter storms and wide-area events like the one that recently devastated Texas leave behind challenging questions about business interruption insurance coverage. ...more

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Maximizing Insurance Assets Amid Extreme Weather Conditions

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With recent severe weather events in Texas and other states causing significant property damage and business disruptions, companies should consider how their insurance coverage, including business interruption and supply...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Texas Freeze: Crisis Management Best Practices for Businesses Picking Up the Pieces

Be proactive in considering and protecting potentially applicable attorney-client and work product privileges. Communications during and following crisis should always be examined through a lens of compassion. ...more

Hicks Johnson

A Perfect Storm: How Will Contracts Be Impacted by Conditions in Texas?

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Arctic cold and historic snowfall this February have caused substantial disruption nationwide, in particular in the state of Texas. Widespread, record low temperatures, combined with unprecedented demand on the power supply,...more

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Climate change reports paint worrying picture

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 2, no. 23 (December 12, 2019) - Extreme and unpredictable events can have a devastating effect on supply chain management and business operations. According to two separate reports...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Supply Chain Problems After The Hurricanes: What Manufacturers Should Be Aware Of

As the recovery effort continues after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, some manufacturers are starting to deal with supply chain slowdowns or shortages. The most widely reported issue that impacts both manufacturers and...more

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The Impact of Force Majeure on the Oil and Gas Supply Chain

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Supply chain interruption caused by Hurricane Harvey - Early indications are that shut down and curtailment of Gulf Coast oil and gas infrastructure caused by Hurricane Harvey, from Friday, August 25th (landfall) through...more

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Practical Tips for Owners and Contractors Impacted By Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

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Anyone watching what has happened in Houston, and what is predicted to happen in Florida, immediately thinks about the safety and well-being of those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Once the rain stops, the water...more

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Hurricane Harvey – The Impact of Force Majeure on the Oil and Gas Supply Chain

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As shut down notices continue to roll in, it appears that the level of damage wrought by Hurricane Harvey to oil and gas infrastructure along the Gulf Coast may vary significantly by asset class in the final analysis....more

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Weathering the (Winter) Storm

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Extreme winter weather can cause serious problems. For children, winter weather often means snow days and an escape from the confines of the classroom. For manufacturers, heavy snow and ice can mean absent workers, power...more

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