Jackson Moore and J.P. Vogel | Gray Reed Unexpected devastating weather events such as hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can strike at any time, leaving construction projects in disarray. While Mother Nature is often unpredictable, we can control how we prepare for and respond to such events through the careful drafting or… Continue reading Weathering the Storm – Part 3: Force Majeure in Construction Contracts
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Recovering Time and Costs from Hurricane Helene: Force Majeure Solutions for Contractors
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law When Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, it caused severe disruptions to construction projects across the state. Baxter International’s North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., was completely shut down after floodwaters damaged the site and bridges leading to it. Elsewhere, landslides and floods wiped out large sections of Interstate… Continue reading Recovering Time and Costs from Hurricane Helene: Force Majeure Solutions for Contractors
Managing Construction Disputes and Contracts in the Aftermath of Severe Weather
Peter Crofton, Samuel Richards and Gregory Smith | Smith Grambrell Russell As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in the Southeastern United States, contractors will be halting work on projects throughout the region while awaiting the passage of the severe weather event. When the rain and wind subside, disputes may arise on construction projects due to the… Continue reading Managing Construction Disputes and Contracts in the Aftermath of Severe Weather
Preparing Contracts For Hurricane Season – Force Majeure
Patrick A. Kelly,Graham P. Quinn and Mary Hatcher | Gray Reed The recent derecho storm in May and Hurricane Beryl just this week caused severe damage throughout Houston and the surrounding area. The intense winds and flash flooding served as a costly lesson to many contractors and project owners. With the expected active hurricane season… Continue reading Preparing Contracts For Hurricane Season – Force Majeure
Contextual “Construction” of Force Majeure Clauses
Justin T. Scott, Charles L. Sharman & Zachary J. Wyatte | BuildSmart The Texas Supreme Court recently provided new guidance in interpreting force majeure language in an oil and gas drilling dispute. In Point Energy Partners Permian, LLC v. MRC Permian Company, the court held that the oil and gas lessee’s scheduling error linked to a… Continue reading Contextual “Construction” of Force Majeure Clauses