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
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
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