A well-drafted contract can prevent disputes and provide a clear framework for resolving issues that may arise during the construction process. This article discusses the most important construction contract clauses to focus on in when planning an energy industry construction project.
This article discusses the Supreme Court's decision denying a petition of several oil and gas company seeking to remove a climate change lawsuit from state court to federal court. The case, BP P.L.C. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, is one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed since July 2017 by local and state governments against oil and gas companies.
In this multi-country guide, learn about key laws regarding insurance and insurers in a wide range of jurisdictions. This resource was originally published on the website of CMS on January 31, 2023, and last updated May 19, 2023.
CMS Insurance Group’s InsurTech Expert Guide intends to sheds light on the outstanding opportunities that stem from the current rules on insurance distribution and digitalization technologies. The publication has also been designed to help traditional insurance and InsurTech companies prepare for future regulations.
Big Data, artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions, along with the innovative use of web platforms and mobile technology have brought distinct advantages to the insurance sector. However, to fully take advantage of these advances in technology market participants must adapt to the shifting regulatory environment.
Often overlooked are the impacts wildfires can have on oil and gas operations. The potential for wildfires to cause severe damage underscores the need for stringent fire safety protocols.
This articles provides steps oil and gas operators can take in preparation for and prevention of a wildfire.
Learn about the implications of the decision by the Supreme Court of Illinois in Cothron v. White Castle System, Inc. (February 17, 2023), which determined that violations under the US Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) accrue each time an individual’s biometric data is illegally scanned or transmitted.
On May 10, 2023, the Texas State Senate passed the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (“TDPSA”), sending the bill to Governor’s desk for final signature. If signed into law, Texas will join a growing contingency of states enforcing comprehensive data privacy laws for their residents. This article provides answers to some general questions about the TDPSA as it is currently written.
This ACC Guide, sponsored by Blank Rome LLP, provides in-house counsel with an overview of commercial insurance issues that may arise in the United States.
This resource provides a compilation of what to expect in the early phases of the second Trump administration with respect to environmental regulation, enforcement, and litigation.
This multi-jurisdictional guide covers common issues in environmental, social and governance (ESG) law. The question and answer chapters cover 23 jurisdictions, providing detailed answers
to common questions raised by professionals dealing with ESG issues.