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Commercial Lease Considerations in the Wake of Hurricane Laura

The Energy Law

Being familiar with your lease agreement is the key to understanding the extent of your rights and responsibilities, especially as they pertain to repair obligations, obligations regarding the payment or reimbursement of insurance deductibles, insurance recovery, and rights to termination and reduction (abatement) of rent.

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11th Circuit Finds Not All Disputed Medical Evidence Must be Construed in a Seaman’s Favor

The Energy Law

527 (1962) requires courts hearing maintenance and cure cases to construe disputed medical evidence in the seaman’s favor. Mandara Spa (Hawaii), LLC , the appellant seaman brought claims under the Jones Act and general maritime law for failure to pay maintenance and cure related to certain bodily injuries. Atkinson , 369 U.S.

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A premises owner can still be a statutory employer in Texas, at least for now

The Energy Law

We hold that the exclusive remedy defense for qualifying general contractors is, likewise, available to premises owners who meet the Act’s definition of “general contractor,” and who also provide workers’ compensation insurance to lower-tier subcontractors’ employees. The court’s holding, however, did not change.

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SCOTUS Decides Dutra Group v. Batterton

The Energy Law

Today the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in this landmark case concerning punitive damages. 2014) held that punitive damages were not available under the rationale of an earlier Supreme Court case, Miles v. The six justices in the majority opinion reversed the Ninth Circuit and resolved a circuit split on this issue.

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The Fifth Circuit Rejects the DOJ’s Attempt to Charge Black Elk Contractors with OCSLA Felonies

The Energy Law

In September 2012, Black Elk hired Compass Engineering and Consulting, LLC (“Compass”) to draft construction plans for maintenance on the platforms. Jewell , a related case which is presently stayed pending resolution of United States v. Compass hired Don Moss as an onsite inspector to ensure the plans were being followed properly.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Jan. 13, 2025

Valor

The sanctions include targeting major producers, tankers, traders, and insurance companies involved in Russia’s oil trade. Read more Supreme Court rejects oil firms’ bid in Honolulu climate case Summary : The U.S.

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