The devastating wildfires that have rapidly spread across Los Angeles this month underscore the need for businesses and homeowners to be prepared to make insurance claims when natural disasters strike. This LawFlash details...more
The influx of severe weather events throughout 2024, including most recently Hurricane Helene, demonstrates the need for retail and energy companies to shore up commercial property and business interruption insurance. This...more
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 8, 2024 expanded the obligations of coal-fired power plants to remediate coal ash-related groundwater impacts with amendments to the federal Coal Combustion Residual (CCR)...more
The catastrophic collapse of the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge resulted in the tragic loss of life, severed part of Interstate 695, and shut down one of the busiest ports in the United States. The disaster could become...more
It’s been two years since the escalation of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has led many companies with business operations or personnel in Eastern Europe to adjust, restructure, or exit locations in Russia. Meanwhile,...more
For business owners affected by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona and other extreme weather events and their aftermath, it is important, amid immediate concerns of public safety and restoring operations, to take timely steps to...more
The conflict in Ukraine and actions taken by and against Russia continue to wreak havoc on global business operations, causing supply chain disruptions, interruptions in operations, and the loss of assets located abroad. With...more
Energy companies in the power and oil and gas sectors are leading targets of cyberattacks, as threats to critical infrastructure systems continue to rise. A 2021 report by a third-party cyberrisk company found that a quarter...more
3/16/2022
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Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
D&O Insurance ,
Electricity ,
Energy Sector ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Property Insurance
The conflict in Ukraine has raised significant cybersecurity concerns for businesses in the United States and across the world, resulting in an increased focus on using cyberinsurance to mitigate any resulting losses. The...more
3/8/2022
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Cyber Attacks ,
Cyber Insurance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Policy Exclusions ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Russia ,
Ukraine
Financial losses caused by recent storms, fires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a significant and urgent problem. Insurance industry observers predict that such extreme weather may result in losses of over $100...more
Severe weather events are causing catastrophic damage and business interruption losses to businesses each year around the world. The energy industry is particularly vulnerable, including entities in the exploration,...more