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J.S. Held

Assessing Wildfire Smoke Damage & Understanding Impacts of Wildfire Smoke on Air Quality

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How Southern California Wildfires Impact Air Quality, Smoke Damage, and Insurance Coverage - The Southern California wildfires in January 2025 are expected to be one of the costliest natural disasters in United States (US)...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The Aftermath: Recovering From a Hurricane - Update

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Hope for the best and prepare for the worst—that's the best advice to protect yourself from hurricanes.  Despite our best efforts, there's no telling what these storms will bring when they blow through town....more

Porter Hedges LLP

Hurricane Season - Damage Repair Contract Protection for Consumers and Contractors

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August through October marks the peak of hurricane season along the Texas Gulf Coast. Nearly every year, at least some part of the Texas coast feels the impact of a named storm during these months, either by flood, wind,...more

Kilpatrick

Texas Law: Repair and Remodeling Contracts after a Natural Disaster

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Given the recent tropical systems that have hit Texas including Laura and Beta (who still has not departed), there will undoubtedly be a need for disaster remediation contractors to address some of the damage recently caused....more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

When is a General Contractor's License Required for Emergency Remediation Services?

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North Carolina has seen an increase in the need for building repair services following the damage caused by recent hurricanes, including Florence in 2018 and Dorian in 2019....more

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Mold/Remediation: Michigan Appellate Court Addresses Duty Owed Homeowner by Insurance Company and Cleanup Contractor

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The Court of Appeals of Michigan (“Court”) in an August 21st opinion addressed an issue regarding the duty and liability of Farmers Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”) and U.S. Disaster Services LLC (“U.S. Disaster”) owed to an...more

Jackson Walker

Rebuilding: Construction Considerations in the Wake of Disaster

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Southeast Texas has started to move from immediate recovery, including evacuations and draining of flood waters, to removal of water-damaged materials in homes and business and preliminary efforts to start rebuilding....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Important Reminder about Construction Claims for Builders and Contractors

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In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey, we want to remind area builders of the 2011 law that applies to disaster remediation contractors performing work in Texas....more

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